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[slidecage]

Ugh, looks like three bad trades in a row.

First I get matched to the guy who lies about condition and sends me crap. Next I get matched and have to send feedback for a game not received. Now I have a third potential bad trade (game not received) unless the game gets to me by within the next couple days.
Where the heck am I getting all this bad luck?

if your getting higher end games expect some games never to come. Most of my 100 to 300 pt games show with no problems

now games listed 500+ pts i think 4 out of 6 never showed

so far got 63 games out of those i didnt get

1. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II 650 pts
2. Ape Escape: On the Loose 150 pts (person forgot to send it 3 weeks later and told them forget it)
3. Suikoden II 1000 pts never got it dude got 5 games has no feedback
4. The) Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Wii 700 pts
5.. Shadow Hearts: Covenant 250 pts seems like dude just disappearded
6. Lumines 150 pts psp never got Sent 2 both were neg feedback
7. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II 750pts sent pc preview sent 1 got 3 so pt rip off
8. Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz 800 pts wii
9 Super Monkey Ball Deluxe 100 pts ps2 person changed mind and didnt want to ship it
10. Goblin Commander: Unleash The Horde 100 pts never got

there was 2 times i got 2 bad trades in a row


LoL looking back on some of the people i traded with and their feedback got to love this one feedback one person left for another person


Broken game but works great

if a game is broken how can it work great :)

[magiic]

ya it really sucks how many people are abusing the system

[pcktlnt]

Is it possible to report these people for mail fraud? The more of us that report them, the more likely USPS will act upon it. You have their address and all when they accept to deliver the game. (Referring to those that keep their games and spend the points)

Mail Fraud Form (https://www.usps.com/postalinspectors/fraud/MailFraudComplaint.htm)

Like some of the thigns we put in, we can put other for how the individual/company contacted us, electronic transfer for payment, etc.

My suggestion for those deadbeats.

[toldawg128]

Is it possible to report these people for mail fraud? The more of us that report them, the more likely USPS will act upon it. You have their address and all when they accept to deliver the game. (Referring to those that keep their games and spend the points)

Mail Fraud Form (https://www.usps.com/postalinspectors/fraud/MailFraudComplaint.htm)

Like some of the thigns we put in, we can put other for how the individual/company contacted us, electronic transfer for payment, etc.

My suggestion for those deadbeats.
It's not mail fraud, and you don't get their address unless it's on the package that was shipped.

[Goozex]

hey everyone...hope all of you are having a great weekend!

da408boss -- the 7 day notice email is designed to remind those buyers who have forgotten to give feedback. You can report negative feedback anytime after that -- but we recommend you wait a few more days until you receive your 3 day notice. If the system closes the trade on you we can still refund your points if you email us at feedback @ Goozex. com

kapkorn -- I checked into your account and I am going to send a personal email to the seller regarding his negative feedbacks. He has actually been a great trader until recently.

magiic -- we actually still have a very low rate of reported negative feedbacks given overall trading activity for the site. I know this means little to anybody who has experienced a bad trade, but it is something to keep in mind

That said, I make it a responsibility to control the bad members. We have some new ideas to control casual scammers. The difference between a casual and non-casual scammer is that the casual is there to test the system and see what they can do in the short-term. The non-casual scammer is someone who will repeatedly try to setup accounts and fraud the system with fake trades. Though this type is very rare (only a handful since we've started) they cause the most damage in terms of bad Goozex experience. They are in it to basically get me in a bad mood. Since January there has been only one such scammer and we need to find a solution that on one hand isn't an overreaction (one bad apple spoils the whole lot type of thing) and developing something that is effective.

Another point on this is that we are looking at two problems to solve for this type of scammer:
1. remove the opportunity to create a bad trade (very difficult)
2. remove the incentive to scam (much easier, but affects all new signups)

pcktlnt -- mail fraud is one consideration we've been looking into, but it has two challenges:
1. possible legal costs
2. true scammers could care less b/c they use various addresses

There is a third option that requires a pretty big web development project on our part and we need to weigh that against all our other projects.

There are 2 tricks used that you should let Goozex know about if they happen to you:
1. If you get a PM to send to a different address -- please send us that PM if you ever get something like that
2. Early positive feedback when you haven't sent the game


Now this has been a long explanation on scamming. The most important point is that on Goozex, bad trades are generally low. Scammers will always exist. We will always be battling them. Our 100% guarantee policy is hassle free and exists to minimize your personal bad experience.

I am open about this with you all b/c I know that when I look into your trading activity I see 100% of the time a lot of great trades going through and only a few bad trades here and there for some members. There are thousands of members who have never experienced bad trades! It is easier to talk about scammers when they aren't that big of an issue vs. all the positive trades out there. My job is to give you the best trading experience possible and that's why I'm here being open and honest.

In the end, I'm proud of our user base and your support has been amazing and drives us to build the best trading site out there!

-mark

[ManChowder]

if your getting higher end games expect some games never to come. Most of my 100 to 300 pt games show with no problems

now games listed 500+ pts i think 4 out of 6 never showed

so far got 63 games out of those i didnt get

1. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II 650 pts
2. Ape Escape: On the Loose 150 pts (person forgot to send it 3 weeks later and told them forget it)
3. Suikoden II 1000 pts never got it dude got 5 games has no feedback
4. The) Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Wii 700 pts
5.. Shadow Hearts: Covenant 250 pts seems like dude just disappearded
6. Lumines 150 pts psp never got Sent 2 both were neg feedback
7. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II 750pts sent pc preview sent 1 got 3 so pt rip off
8. Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz 800 pts wii
9 Super Monkey Ball Deluxe 100 pts ps2 person changed mind and didnt want to ship it
10. Goblin Commander: Unleash The Horde 100 pts never got

there was 2 times i got 2 bad trades in a row


LoL looking back on some of the people i traded with and their feedback got to love this one feedback one person left for another person


Broken game but works great

if a game is broken how can it work great :)

that's just the thing I never get high end games, I usually just grab games that are 100-200 points (mostly Dreamcast & Playstation stuff). It's just lame and stupid to screw someone for a mere 100 points.

I'm thinking in my case that it's not so much scamming as it is getting matched with people who just don't care. Of the games I actually receive, many of them are shipped 4 or 5 days after their promised date. These people are eager to make a trade so they can get their points but when it comes to sending THEIR games, it's not a huge hurry or priority.

[G33]

Interesting. I just recieved a "the game plays perfectly, but the package quality is not as good as expected" for a disc only game.

So far, I haven't had any real problems with the system. I've only been requesting 100-400 point games though, mostly common stuff from current/last gen with a few uncommon PS1 games. Receiving time has been fairly good, with only media mail slowing things down a little.


if your getting higher end games expect some games never to come. Most of my 100 to 300 pt games show with no problems

now games listed 500+ pts i think 4 out of 6 never showed

so far got 63 games out of those i didnt get

2. Ape Escape: On the Loose 150 pts (person forgot to send it 3 weeks later and told them forget it)
5. Shadow Hearts: Covenant 250 pts seems like dude just disappearded
6. Lumines 150 pts psp never got Sent 2 both were neg feedback
9 Super Monkey Ball Deluxe 100 pts ps2 person changed mind and didnt want to ship it
10. Goblin Commander: Unleash The Horde 100 pts never got

I can understand the high point games, but these? If you commit to sending, I'd assume that you're prepared to make time to send it out. If you change your mind and want to keep it, you should do the honorable thing and buy another copy. While no money is actually exchanged, it's the same principle as bidding on an item on ebay and then not paying, stating you found a better deal or don't want it anymore.

[indigo0086]

I'm hoping there is a large influx of Crackdown copies when the beta hits.

[GrayWolf323]

ugh wtf I just got an email saying I got passed over for Trauma Center (DS) because didn't have enough credit

I'm 10th in line, but I wasn't matched for the past TWO weeks when I did have enough credit yet it never went away as available (which when games get matched they do, even if they don't get confirmed)

btw Gooze, any plans to let us just buy 50 points? I have 200, the game was 250 and I'd happily pay $2.50 to get those 50 points but it seems stupid to pay $5 get 100 and then have 50 extra that I can't use since no game is worth less than 100 points

[toldawg128]

Goozex, I have an idea to try to prevent scammers.

When you first join, and commit to ship your first game, don't give the seller the points until feedback is left from the buyer. That way, if they're given negative feedback, they can't request to receive a game until they get a positive or zero feedback score.

[mahzilla]

ugh wtf I just got an email saying I got passed over for Trauma Center (DS) because didn't have enough credit

I'm 10th in line, but I wasn't matched for the past TWO weeks when I did have enough credit yet it never went away as available (which when games get matched they do, even if they don't get confirmed)

btw Gooze, any plans to let us just buy 50 points? I have 200, the game was 250 and I'd happily pay $2.50 to get those 50 points but it seems stupid to pay $5 get 100 and then have 50 extra that I can't use since no game is worth less than 100 points

I shipped that game to someone April 30th for 300 pts. Although the game sounds good in concept, the controls were horrible for me. It could have been my shieldzone protector that affected the gameplay though. I'm hoping the wii version have better controls. Plus, wii versions has one more mission than ds version.

[jmiller80]

btw Gooze, any plans to let us just buy 50 points? I have 200, the game was 250 and I'd happily pay $2.50 to get those 50 points but it seems stupid to pay $5 get 100 and then have 50 extra that I can't use since no game is worth less than 100 points

The fixed portion of fees on credit card and Paypal transactions make small charges a losing proposition for most sellers. (That is also a primary reason for buying MS points in blocks greater than the "price" of the average item for sale on the Marketplace.)

[erock]

Goozex, I have an idea to try to prevent scammers.

When you first join, and commit to ship your first game, don't give the seller the points until feedback is left from the buyer. That way, if they're given negative feedback, they can't request to receive a game until they get a positive or zero feedback score.

I bet this would virtually eliminate scammers. I can usually see a bad trade before it happens. It's not always the case, but when I get matched for a high point game by a new user, the chances of it showing up are pretty low. However, if this would go into effect, new users would be more hesitant to join.

What about somehow restricting how many points can be used right away? If you were successful with something like that a user could use some of the points right away while still offering a bit of deterrent.

The best thing goozex does for the buyer getting scammed is the goozex garuntee. It sucks to be out points waiting out a bad trade, but in the end, all you are out is time. Especially now that they fixed the feature that puts you back in the que.

[GrayWolf323]

The fixed portion of fees on credit card and Paypal transactions make small charges a losing proposition for most sellers. (That is also a primary reason for buying MS points in blocks greater than the "price" of the average item for sale on the Marketplace.)

yes but they already sell just 100 points, if you buy a huge lot at once they give you a bonus but if someone only needs say 400 points they will just buy 200 points twice

they aren't ripping us off at all really unlike Microsoft with their points

edit: actually wouldn't it be better if they get a fee for each transaction to let people just pick how many points they need? then they would only have to do one transaction

the options for those that haven't tried to buy points before are

100 Goozex points $ 5.00
200 Goozex points $ 10.00
500 Goozex points $ 25.00
1050 Goozex points $ 50.00 4.8% discount
2200 Goozex points $ 100.00 9.1% discount
3400 Goozex points $ 150.00 11.8% discount

[encendido5]

The best thing goozex does for the buyer getting scammed is the goozex garuntee. It sucks to be out points waiting out a bad trade, but in the end, all you are out is time. Especially now that they fixed the feature that puts you back in the que.

I agree with the goozex guarantee, but it's not just time that's being lost. Legit games are being sent to these scammers, thus minimizing the pool of available games.

[eldergamer]

I've really liked using goozex so far, but.....

1. I'm pretty sure I never got my 500 free points that was for CAG members once I completed my first trade.

2. I'm getting all these messages that I dont have enough credit for the games I -really- want, when instead all my points were used on these 100-200 point games that I really wasn't that interested in. Having the option to turn down a trade to save points up would be so usefull...

[erock]

I've really liked using goozex so far, but.....

1. I'm pretty sure I never got my 500 free points that was for CAG members once I completed my first trade.

2. I'm getting all these messages that I dont have enough credit for the games I -really- want, when instead all my points were used on these 100-200 point games that I really wasn't that interested in. Having the option to turn down a trade to save points up would be so usefull...

If there is a game you don't want immediatly, set it to on hold. That will keep your place in line, but won't match you.

[G33]

2. I'm getting all these messages that I dont have enough credit for the games I -really- want, when instead all my points were used on these 100-200 point games that I really wasn't that interested in. Having the option to turn down a trade to save points up would be so usefull...
One idea I had about that is that perhaps Goozex could implement a system for which you can lock points and a trade credit on a game, so that when you actually get matched for it, the points and credit are already allocated. I'm not sure how hard that would be to code, and it would tie up existing points, but if it could be done eventually, it would help to ensure that people would be able to get games they really want, as well as leave the rest of their queue intact.

[cleaver]

If I get a game that was supposed to have a manual and it doesn't, what do I do? Leave neutral feedback?

[mahzilla]

One idea I had about that is that perhaps Goozex could implement a system for which you can lock points and a trade credit on a game, so that when you actually get matched for it, the points and credit are already allocated. I'm not sure how hard that would be to code, and it would tie up existing points, but if it could be done eventually, it would help to ensure that people would be able to get games they really want, as well as leave the rest of their queue intact.

I like that idea. Only problem I see is that the value of a game can change. You could reserve a specific number of points for that game and if the value of that game becomes greater than what you reserved, you'll still get passed over.

[mahzilla]

If I get a game that was supposed to have a manual and it doesn't, what do I do? Leave neutral feedback?

Assuming you requested a Full Package or Disc + Manual, a game received without a manual is labeled as disc only, regardless of whether you got a case with it or not. Therefore, the correct feedback to leave is I requested a "Full Package" or "Disc + Manual", but received a "Disc Only" in the neutral section.

[Terminator360]

I want to get crackdown. I haven't yet seen a crackdown copy at a store that doesn't include halo 3 beta. So if i want to get crackdown for full package does that mean i will also get halo 3 beta? Can u guys put this option For these kind of games.





I want halo 3 beta so bad but i dont have cash. But i do have goozex points

[GrayWolf323]

I want to get crackdown. I haven't yet seen a crackdown copy at a store that doesn't include halo 3 beta. So if i want to get crackdown for full package does that mean i will also get halo 3 beta? Can u guys put this option For these kind of games.





I want halo 3 beta so bad but i dont have cash. But i do have goozex points

the Halo 3 Beta is on the Crackdown disc

[mahzilla]

the Halo 3 Beta is on the Crackdown disc
Keep in mind that Halo 3 beta only lasts until June 6th...

[indigo0086]

I'm pretty sure we won't be seeing many copies on goozex until everyone's gotten their halo beta.

[erock]

I want to get crackdown. I haven't yet seen a crackdown copy at a store that doesn't include halo 3 beta. So if i want to get crackdown for full package does that mean i will also get halo 3 beta? Can u guys put this option For these kind of games.





I want halo 3 beta so bad but i dont have cash. But i do have goozex points

You need the disc for the beta. If you were to receive disc only, you would be in the beta.

[lurknomore]

I'm still humored by the fact that there is such confusion over the Halo 3 beta. Sorry for the OT.

[GrayWolf323]

hey Goozex, I just got a game yesterday that was pretty scratched up (the disc was loose) I contacted the guy and he said when he mailed it the disc was secure so I'm pretty sure it was just lousy handling on the part of the postal service

what should I do?

[cheapfrag]

Well, I was matched for Call of Duty 3 for the PS3 for the second time (the first was never received.) The seller signed up on April 29th, matched with me for the CoD3 and agreed to mail in (after 3 days) on 5/3. I haven't received it and my PM to the seller last weekend went unanswered.

I have the feeling I'm not going to get this game this time either and get put back in line. At least I'll be in the same position in the queue this time -- the first time was before that change and I got put back at the end of the queue -- although for PS3 games that not that big a deal.

[kapkorn]

Goozex-


I went ahead and left feedback for not receiving the game, how long does it normally take to get my points back? Thanks!

[magiic]

Goozex-


I went ahead and left feedback for not receiving the game, how long does it normally take to get my points back? Thanks!

usually less than 5 hours from experience

[G33]

I like that idea. Only problem I see is that the value of a game can change. You could reserve a specific number of points for that game and if the value of that game becomes greater than what you reserved, you'll still get passed over.

I forgot about that part. In that case, there could be an either/or type selection. In addition to the way you mentioned, you could also have an option that will take the remaining points from your account if you haven't allocated enough points for the game. This shouldn't be too hard to add-on to the base code (I can imagine doing this with a few if/else statements), so hopefully coding this wouldn't be too difficult.

[indigo0086]

hey Goozex, I just got a game yesterday that was pretty scratched up (the disc was loose) I contacted the guy and he said when he mailed it the disc was secure so I'm pretty sure it was just lousy handling on the part of the postal service

what should I do? It happens from time to time, floaters we call them. I get floaters from deepdiscountdvd.com and dvdpacific.com. It really is not the sender's fault because aside from packign the inside of the case how bumpy the ride is on the way there is not able to be predicted. It's up in the air really, unless you buy those cases that make sure there are no floaters, but it's at the cost of the sender, which isn't always cheap.

[rile0161]

Is there any reason why I'd be getting bumped back in requests? I had 6 turns to go for one of my requests on Friday but now I have 7 turns. I have plenty of points, trade credits, and open spots for trades so I'm not sure why I slipped.

[encendido5]

Is there any reason why I'd be getting bumped back in requests? I had 6 turns to go for one of my requests on Friday but now I have 7 turns. I have plenty of points, trade credits, and open spots for trades so I'm not sure why I slipped.

Somebody got matched, but the seller declined to send it after 4 days and the buyer is first on the queue again?

[G33]

Is there any reason why I'd be getting bumped back in requests? I had 6 turns to go for one of my requests on Friday but now I have 7 turns. I have plenty of points, trade credits, and open spots for trades so I'm not sure why I slipped.

There have been times that I've requested a game that had no prior requests, been first in line, and then checked it later and have it say I'm 1st/2nd instead.

[sallyballs]

Sweetness. Just got matched for Puzzle Quest (PSP), and the seller has good feedback. Is it anyone here?

[lurknomore]

hey Goozex, I just got a game yesterday that was pretty scratched up (the disc was loose) I contacted the guy and he said when he mailed it the disc was secure so I'm pretty sure it was just lousy handling on the part of the postal service

what should I do?

For better or worse, the condition of the disc is not a guarantee with Goozex or it ts transactions. All discs need to be is playable...regardless of it being in mint condition or scratched up in shipment or prior to shipment. As a collector and someone who keeps their stuff in great condition, this is bothersome and my only detraction from Goozex...but all in all, I have received much of my stuff in great, great condition. I've been pleased.

But to answer your question, as long as the disc is still playable, you should give him a positive....though I would mention something in the comments if the scratches are significant.

[slidecage]

Sweetness. Just got matched for Puzzle Quest (PSP), and the seller has good feedback. Is it anyone here?


i saw that listed and almost jumped on it, but since i beat it already didnt really see a reason why to grab it. Have fun with it , its a fun game

[GrayWolf323]

For better or worse, the condition of the disc is not a guarantee with Goozex or it ts transactions. All discs need to be is playable...regardless of it being in mint condition or scratched up in shipment or prior to shipment. As a collector and someone who keeps their stuff in great condition, this is bothersome and my only detraction from Goozex...but all in all, I have received much of my stuff in great, great condition. I've been pleased.

But to answer your question, as long as the disc is still playable, you should give him a positive....though I would mention something in the comments if the scratches are significant.


well am finally going to have a chance to try it out soon, since my sister seems to be finally done using my PS2...

never going to let her borrow it for "few hours" again, I haven't seen it in days

edit:

just got a disc read error :-(

I really don't feel right leaving negative feedback for the guy (its only his fourth game he's sent) since this is blatantly the postal service's fault

[Caliburn]

Goozex - looking through my library and requested lists, I thought it would be convenient if I could have the lists organized by system in addition to just alphabetically sorted. Currently it's by alphabetical order, but an option to have it sorted by system and/or alphabetically by system, would be fantastic.

If I wanted to know which Gamecube games I requested, I'd like to see Battalion Wars, Metroid Prime and Super Mario Sunshine under a Gamecube system divider, instead of going by sight and wading through GBA and PS2 games (this would be very helpful for members with long request/library lists.)

Would this be a feasible addition? Or is it already available and I just haven't figured it out?

Thanks!

[Goozex]

Hey everyone...sorry for the delay...

GrayWolf323 -- no plans yet to purchase just 50 points -- jmiller's comments on the credit card aspect are spot on

Regarding your scratched game -- if the game plays and works fine then you can leave the 2nd option of positive feedback
If not, then leave broken disc and in the message area please write USPS damaged the game

Thanks Lurknomore for the assist!

toldawg128 -- thanks for the comment...part of what makes Goozex cool to signup is that you do get points up front (at least what we think) -- remember that 99.9% of our new members are solid good people...


encendido5 -- you have a good point -- on paper it shouldn't matter because you get points for the trade, but in reality nobody likes sending a game to a scammer no matter how many points...I think we might start testing a new system soon

eldergamer -- the CAG-2007 coupon gives you 5 Free Trade Credits and 100 Bonus points after your first successful trade.

You can place games you really don't want on hold in your requests and that will help prioritize your request list.

G33 -- that is an excellent comment about reserving points for a game...it is on our list of to do -- one challenge is locking in prices -- if the price drops the seller will be happy and the buyer upset -- if the price increase then the seller will be upset and the buyer happy...

cleaver -- yes, you leave the appropriate neutral feedback

Terminator360 -- requesting Full Package Crackdown does not mean you'll get Halo 3 beta...it means you should expect to get Crackdown + manual + case

rile0161 -- the only reason you'd get pushed back in a queue is if we refunded a buyer who was in line before you.

Caliburn -- filtering the request and library lists are on our to do list...!

[Mr Unoriginal]

This postage hike is killing me! I can buy 100 points for $5 or I can ship a 100 pt game out w/ DC for about $3.00 not including packaging and my time. If I didn't want to just get these games out of my house, I would stop making 100 point games available in my library.

[mahzilla]

This postage hike is killing me! I can buy 100 points for $5 or I can ship a 100 pt game out w/ DC for about $3.00 not including packaging and my time. If I didn't want to just get these games out of my house, I would stop making 100 point games available in my library.

If the package is over 7 ounces ($2.15), just use media mail ($2.13). If you use that paypal postage link, you can get delivery confirmation for both options for cheaper than what postal office charges.

https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_ship-now

[jmiller80]

I just got a game yesterday that was pretty scratched up (the disc was loose)

Advice for traders:
To prevent floaters on most games I send out, I cut small squares of bubble wrap (roughly 3"x3") and put them on the center of the disc (bubble side toward the disc). That seems to do a good job of keeping the disc secure, and several people I've sent games to told me they appreciated it. Yes, it's anal. But most of my games are like new, so I'd hate for one to get ruined in transit. The added weight is marginal, and I have enough bubble wrap from my other online purchases to last awhile.

Perhaps CAGs have other ideas, but this was the best I've come up with.

[Goozex]

**Update**

We've updated the game details page with a lot of new information...and one tab in particular you all might appreciate!

[Mr Unoriginal]

If the package is over 7 ounces ($2.15), just use media mail ($2.13). If you use that paypal postage link, you can get delivery confirmation for both options for cheaper than what postal office charges.

https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_ship-now

Well more often than not a game weighs less than 7 ounces, but to save a few pennies I don't know if I would subject someone to media mail. Also, my post office has given me a hard time in the past about media being a DVD or not etc.

[macdude22]

If you use the paypal shipping visiting your local post office is not neccecary, a key feature in my mind. Also .14 DC rocks.

[erock]

**Update**

We've updated the game details page with a lot of new information...and one tab in particular you all might appreciate!

Sweet...Trading Info...awesome job. I love numbers

[pcktlnt]

**Update**

We've updated the game details page with a lot of new information...and one tab in particular you all might appreciate!

Woo, I like the new option put in. Information on one of the games I have listed

Game available as: Full Package: 6
Game requested as: Full Package: 5

Lol, unfortunately I am number 6 for available. *sad face*

Cheers :)

[GrayWolf323]

Woo, I like the new option put in. Information on one of the games I have listed

Game available as: Full Package: 6
Game requested as: Full Package: 5

Lol, unfortunately I am number 6 for available. *sad face*

Cheers :)

actually if you have a full available, someone who requests disc only or disc + manual could get matched with you

[encendido5]

Awesome job on the new tab with stats!

Somebody please put up Megaman X Collection for the PS2 so I can buy it :)

[mahzilla]

Small grammar mistake on the website.

Game already in you Library list

Love the trading info section though!

[pcktlnt]

actually if you have a full available, someone who requests disc only or disc + manual could get matched with you
For real? This is the stats of the game I'm trying to trade. Should I assume the requestors do not have enough points to make a match?

Game available as:
Full Package:5
Disc + Manual:0
Disc Only:1
Total offers: 6

http://goozex.com/trading/ports/0/images/default/px.gifGame requested as:
Full Package:4
Disc + Manual:0
Disc Only:6
http://goozex.com/trading/ports/0/images/default/px.gifTotal requests: 10

[sallyballs]

For real? This is the stats of the game I'm trying to trade. Should I assume the requestors do not have enough points to make a match?

Game available as:
Full Package:5
Disc + Manual:0
Disc Only:1
Total offers: 6

http://goozex.com/trading/ports/0/images/default/px.gifGame requested as:
Full Package:4
Disc + Manual:0
Disc Only:6
http://goozex.com/trading/ports/0/images/default/px.gifTotal requests: 10

Yeah, either they don't have enough points or they possibly have the game request on hold. I'm first in line to deal Grandia III but despite the amount of requests, I've yet to match either.

[Brian9824]

I don't understand for Digital Devil Saga 2 how I can be 3rd in line for offering it and it says this

Game available as:
http://goozex.com/trading/ports/0/images/en/Buttons/shippinglevel32.gifFull Package:1
http://goozex.com/trading/ports/0/images/en/Buttons/shippinglevel22.gifDisc + Manual:0
http://goozex.com/trading/ports/0/images/en/Buttons/shippinglevel12.gifDisc Only:0http://goozex.com/trading/ports/0/images/default/px.gif
Total offers: 1

Looks like i'm only one who has it offered?

[cheapfrag]

I don't understand for Digital Devil Saga 2 how I can be 3rd in line for offering it and it says this

Game available as:
http://goozex.com/trading/ports/0/images/en/Buttons/shippinglevel32.gifFull Package:1
http://goozex.com/trading/ports/0/images/en/Buttons/shippinglevel22.gifDisc + Manual:0
http://goozex.com/trading/ports/0/images/en/Buttons/shippinglevel12.gifDisc Only:0http://goozex.com/trading/ports/0/images/default/px.gif
Total offers: 1

Looks like i'm only one who has it offered?
I think your place in line includes games that are on hold, whereas the trading information is for active games only... at least that is my guess based upon looking at my own games including ones on hold.

[pcktlnt]

It's funny, when I first joined, I had 5 or 6 requests, but now I have a handful of games thats just sitting. Hoping the game trade picks up again during summer, I would like to get some more points to request some 360 games. hehe ^__^

Just out of curiosity, there is a game called TRAPT for the PS2. When I type in "trapt" on the Goozex search, it says it is not available, but if I look up "apt", I can find the game, however, the game title contains a backwards "R". How do I type a backwards R to search for the game? lol, thanks to anyone that can help.

Or Goozex can you change it to have the keyword trapt link to it?

Thanks
Cheers :)

[indigo0086]

Awesome addition with the trade counts, this really helps what I should and should not reserve if I don't want to wait. Crackdown, 3 offers T_T. Might as well buy it next week.

[suko_32]

When they say Zelda: Four Swords is complete, does that mean the GBA->GC cable is included?

[G33]

When they say Zelda: Four Swords is complete, does that mean the GBA->GC cable is included?

The description doesn't mention the cable, so the cable is not required to be included. If it does come with the cable, the listing should say so, such as how Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles is listed.

[pcktlnt]

For real? This is the stats of the game I'm trying to trade. Should I assume the requestors do not have enough points to make a match?

Game available as:
Full Package:5
Disc + Manual:0
Disc Only:1
Total offers: 6

http://goozex.com/trading/ports/0/images/default/px.gifGame requested as:
Full Package:4
Disc + Manual:0
Disc Only:6
http://goozex.com/trading/ports/0/images/default/px.gifTotal requests: 10

Dangit, I went from 6 turns (available) to 12 turns. That's such a huge jump. How does that work? Lol, sorry, I can't picture 6 availbles becoming active again under 6 hours from when I last checked. *sad face*

[Rictor]

I don't remember who was supposed to send me Championship Manager for PSP, but it finally showed up today several months late. There is no postmark on the envelope and whoever mailed it used stamps instead of having the package weighed at the post office. The stamps all had a black marker line through them and looked as if they had been glued to the envelope. I'm sure that's what probably delayed the package, as anytime they think you might be reusing stamps, they launch an investigation. For whatever reason, they finally released this package from wherever they were holding it and it showed up in my mailbox today...I'd forgotten all about it months ago.

My advice to whoever mailed this game is use Paypal shipping or get your package weighed and postmarked at the post office rather than just slapping stamps on a bubble mailer. Also, make sure your stamps don't look as if they've been reused or glued to the envelope.

[Rictor]

When they say Zelda: Four Swords is complete, does that mean the GBA->GC cable is included?

Only the big box version of the game came with the cable and it was only available for a short time several years ago. The Player's Choice version is much more common and didn't include the cable. I'd say your chances of getting the cable are slim to none, unless the listing specifically says the cable is included. Even then, don't count on getting the cable. I requested FF Crystal Chronicles with the cable twice and didn't get the cable either time.

[GrayWolf323]

hey goozex why is the limited edition of Heroes of Might and Magic V only worth 350 points when the normal release is 500 points?

[Don Chubo]

Okay, so I've looked at the thread, and checked out the site - I think I get it. One thing I want to make sure of - if I don't have anything requested, or something I have requested is not in, or I don't have enough points, then the points I'd get from sending a game to someone would be put into my account and accumulated...right?

[cheapfrag]

Okay, so I've looked at the thread, and checked out the site - I think I get it. One thing I want to make sure of - if I don't have anything requested, or something I have requested is not in, or I don't have enough points, then the points I'd get from sending a game to someone would be put into my account and accumulated...right?
yes, points for games sent out are accumulated. You can then spend them on games whenever you want. If you have some games in mind (but meybe they're too high in price), I would recommend adding them to your request queue now but put them on hold. That way when you decide to actually "buy" them, you'll be further along the queue.

[Don Chubo]

Good idea - thanks!

[pcktlnt]

Thanks to Goozex, I received the PSP bundle last night. Got Dynasty Warriors, Lemmings, Rapala Trophies, Warhammer and 10 free trade credit. ^__^.

Looking back at the game I have listed in my library, I don't understand why I jumped from place 6 to place 12. And the trading info is still shows the same information I posted.

Game available as:
Full Package:5
Disc + Manual:0
Disc Only:1
Total offers: 6

http://goozex.com/trading/ports/0/images/default/px.gifGame requested as:
Full Package:4
Disc + Manual:0
Disc Only:6
http://goozex.com/trading/ports/0/images/default/px.gifTotal requests: 10

Except now there are 11 requests and I am position 11.
Thanks to anyone that can explain this.

[lurknomore]

The "Reset Search Filters" button is almost as exciting of an innovation as the trading info tab. I really mean it. It is so useful.

[ughpaul]

**Update**

We've updated the game details page with a lot of new information...and one tab in particular you all might appreciate!

now we can tell your formula for determining game values really is crap. legend of zelda collector's edition: 70 requests, 0 available. only worth $10

[spoo]

Damn the new shipping prices are killing me... $0.75 for DC now (non priority), god damn when I first started using DC it was $0.35...

[mahzilla]

Damn the new shipping prices are killing me... $0.75 for DC now (non priority), god damn when I first started using DC it was $0.35...

Try https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_ship-now

Delivery Confirmation is 18 cents, and you won't have to wait in line at the post office!

[kklems]

Try https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_ship-now

Delivery Confirmation is 18 cents, and you won't have to wait in line at the post office!
Only works if they scan it on delivery. No acceptance scan means no proof of mailing. If you wait in line sometimes the clerks will scan the dc and label and give you a receipt but for online dc they are not required to. I have seen them decline to do so when there was a line out the door etc.

If you want an accpetance scan and the $.18 dc rate than a better option would be shipping assistant from usps. http://www.usps.com/shippingassistant/

You can print labels and since you pay at the window they have to scan the dc in order to charge you for it so you always have an acceptance scan. Also most video games in a #2 bubble envelope weigh between 5 and 7 ounces. The 5 ounce package costs less than media mail and the 7 ounce package is 2 cents more for first class. ($2.31 w/edc versus $2.33 w/edc if I remember)

[slidecage]

Try https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_ship-now

Delivery Confirmation is 18 cents, and you won't have to wait in line at the post office!


then figure in paper and ink cost its costing you to print it.

[kklems]

then figure in paper and ink cost its costing you to print it.

The paypal link would cost the same to print so I am not sure how that helps. But to do the math it is probably 1 to 2 cent per copy for the toner as well as the paper. Here is unbiased review from cnet citing that.

http://reviews.cnet.com/laser-printers/dell-3100cn/4505-3159_7-31133334.html

I bought my toner for more than half off so I suspect it is lower than that for me (Plus I got the printer for under $200 two plus years ago and use it for more than an occassional trade)

You can buy a ream of 500/600 sheets of paper for under $5 so that is adding a penny. So 3 cents a copy. Should we add in tape? Heck I use peel and stick labels which cost me $.12. So $.18 plus $.03 plus $.12 < $.75 regular delivery confirmation or $.65 for prioirty. (WHICH IS FREE with online labels.)

Also printed labels are much less likely to be lost or misrouted due to handwriting issues.


There is one more option for only priority and express packages. Click and ship on USPS.com allows you to print postage for your packages and at the end you can get a sheet that has all your packages (again only priority and express...can't do 1st class or media mail) and you can present that to the clerk or have a package pickup and all they do is scan the form and it marks the packages as accepted and you still get the edelivery confirmation rate.

BTW Online labels also get a break on signature confirmation as well.

[lurknomore]

I entirely understand the difficulties and the frustrations tied to the Post Office and their rising costs...but this is not a Goozex issue. The costs related to postage are what they are...and in comparison to the gouging down by other means of "trading in" a la EBgames or GameStop, the costs and risks of Postage are well worth the expense. So let's stop this negative talk about the Post Office, at least in this thread...as this current discussion does nothing further to help our fellow Goozex members, and it certainly does nothing to grow the Goozex base, which is in all of our best interests.

[mahzilla]

Only works if they scan it on delivery. No acceptance scan means no proof of mailing. If you wait in line sometimes the clerks will scan the dc and label and give you a receipt but for online dc they are not required to. I have seen them decline to do so when there was a line out the door etc.

If you want an accpetance scan and the $.18 dc rate than a better option would be shipping assistant from usps. http://www.usps.com/shippingassistant/

You can print labels and since you pay at the window they have to scan the dc in order to charge you for it so you always have an acceptance scan. Also most video games in a #2 bubble envelope weigh between 5 and 7 ounces. The 5 ounce package costs less than media mail and the 7 ounce package is 2 cents more for first class. ($2.31 w/edc versus $2.33 w/edc if I remember)

Can you explain what you mean by acceptance scan? When I used paypal and clicked on the tracking information, the site said something to the effect of "the post office has been notified to picked up this package." Also, with paypal, when I said no waiting in line, I did not mean bypassing a line in the post office. I meant dropping it in your own mailbox. Sorry for the confusion.

Just wanted to make a note to other users that using the services through your link requires Windows, which I don't have.

[GrayWolf323]

if I listed my copy of Wii Play as complete would I have to trade the wiimote that came with it?

[lurknomore]

if I listed my copy of Wii Play as complete would I have to trade the wiimote that came with it?

Yes. Consider looking at the product description as well as the point value to be your guide.

[Brian9824]

Anyone else notice how you will have big lull's on goozex where nothing changes and then bam. You get a bunch of matches really fast?

I mean DDS2 has 4 requests and only 1 available which is mine. Its been like that for over a week now. Why the heck won't I get matched for it.

[Caliburn]

Only works if they scan it on delivery. No acceptance scan means no proof of mailing. If you wait in line sometimes the clerks will scan the dc and label and give you a receipt but for online dc they are not required to. I have seen them decline to do so when there was a line out the door etc.

I ask the accepting clerk to stamp my Paypal shipping printout stub with the current postmark date. I've been doing this since Spring '06 and have had less than five times when a clerk won't stamp my stub.

You're correct in stating that the vast majority of printed labels aren't scanned for acceptance (though I've had success having them scanned when I told a clerk it was pre-paid and ready for bulk mail, oddly enough). Having a postmark stamp on the paper stub is about the best evidence you can get of an item's shipment if you can't get the acceptance scan, unless you want to pay $0.99 (might be more now) for a Proof of Mailing paper.

[iazybandit]

Anyone else notice how you will have big lull's on goozex where nothing changes and then bam. You get a bunch of matches really fast?

I mean DDS2 has 4 requests and only 1 available which is mine. Its been like that for over a week now. Why the heck won't I get matched for it.
Because they either dont have enough points, enough trades or both.

[rile0161]

This might be something that's really obvious, but how do I remove something from my library? I had a gamecube game listed but I gave it to a friend a month ago. I couldn't find how to remove it from my library so I just forgot about it but it matched me up today and I still can't find the "remove from library" button anywhere.

[indigo0086]

Just got stalker. I resist the urge to say "I won stalker" but sometimes you think you did so.

[mahzilla]

Because they either dont have enough points, enough trades or both.

Or they could be putting their requests on hold. If you have your requests on hold, you're still in the queue.

[mahzilla]

This might be something that's really obvious, but how do I remove something from my library? I had a gamecube game listed but I gave it to a friend a month ago. I couldn't find how to remove it from my library so I just forgot about it but it matched me up today and I still can't find the "remove from library" button anywhere.

If you got matched, there is an option to decline and wait X weeks or remove from the library. You probably need to click on the accept? button and it'll take you to your list of options. Been a while since I've sent out a game, so can't remember the exact steps.

[erock]

Goozex, would it be possible to put in your FAQ page what is expected for the matrix match regarding a game like guitar hero? I'm back in the hunt after a failed trade and I would like to be clear on your expectations of the seller in disc only, disc plus manual and full package. I would request disc only, but i don't want to be the jerk that leaves negative if the trade was good according to the goozex policy. Thanks for your help.

[GrayWolf323]

Etrian Odyssey is still listed as coming soon even though it was released a week ago

also the release date for Odin Sphere is off by a week as well (comes out today May 22nd, but is listed as May 29th)

[Goozex]

Hey everyone...it has been a long weekend and upcoming week for us. We've got a lot of the behind the scenes stuff going on right now so please excuse my delay in responding...

Brian9824 -- The trade details info shows active listings, whereas your place in line includes those that have games on hold.

pcktlnt -- our search function at the moment is restricted to exact characters. The best way to search through Goozex is to use partial names like "Obliv" -- "Spider" -- "Call of Duty" -- That's b/c a lot of games have a colon in the title that if you don't include won't pull it up. We do have on our to-do list to make the search function more free text and keyword specific

regarding the numbers in the trade info tab -- they will always be changing as trades continue and those figures reflect the overall number of people in line -- not your specific spot in the line...

rile0161 -- while you are in match mode (as a seller) you can click on the green accept trade button -- scroll down and then click on the delete from my library button

erock -- yes that is a good idea....will get that up soon

graywolf -- will fix those dates now...thanks!

To everyone -- thanks for all the help in answering questions -- it really means a lot to me that you take the time to help out. Building and supporting the Goozex community is one of the most exciting things I've ever done...
anyway...I just wanted to say thanks!

[slidecage]

NEED HELP

i want to list

Phoenix wright ace attorney JUSTICE FOR ALL for the ds

BUT The only one listed looks like this

http://cgi.ebay.com/Phoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Justice-For-All-DS-Game-NEW_W0QQitemZ180118452793QQihZ008QQcategoryZ62053Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


The one i have looks like this

http://cgi.ebay.com/Phoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Justice-For-All-DS-Game-NEW_W0QQitemZ130111842467QQihZ003QQcategoryZ62053Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

so how do i list it. Do i list it under the first one even though the pictures do not line up????


thanks (also why two covers)

[mahzilla]

NEED HELP

i want to list

Phoenix wright ace attorney JUSTICE FOR ALL for the ds

BUT The only one listed looks like this

http://cgi.ebay.com/Phoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Justice-For-All-DS-Game-NEW_W0QQitemZ180118452793QQihZ008QQcategoryZ62053Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


The one i have looks like this

http://cgi.ebay.com/Phoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Justice-For-All-DS-Game-NEW_W0QQitemZ130111842467QQihZ003QQcategoryZ62053Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

so how do i list it. Do i list it under the first one even though the pictures do not line up????


thanks (also why two covers)

Seeing how the title matches up with what you're going to list (and as long as it's not an import), you should be fine listing it at Goozex.

[pcktlnt]

To Goozex, the game Dark Messiah of Might and Magic (PC) is not available for trade. Cheers :)

[magiic]

So what are the new features we had to re-agree to the terms again for.

[Goozex]

pcktlnt -- Dark Messiah of Might and Magic is Steam game and we don't allow them due to serial code conflicts when their games are traded

magiic -- stay tuned till next week ;)

[orko60]

Hello. I just signed up with Goozex, and I have a question. I put a PSN downloadable game (Gripshift) into my library, but if someone requests it, how would I go about getting it to the buyer? I know a way to do it with a fake account, but I was just checking to see if there was a more "official" way through your site.

-Zack

[GrayWolf323]

this is strange I just accepted a trade request for Final Fantasy III but it says

points traded: 600 (will earn at positive feedback)

what's with that? :-s I'm not a new trader by far, I have 16 feedback and just mailed out three more today (trades: 20 sent - 41 received) and all 16 feedback have been completely positive

[Goozex]

this is strange I just accepted a trade request for Final Fantasy III but it says

points traded: 600 (will earn at positive feedback)

what's with that? :-s I'm not a new trader by far, I have 16 feedback and just mailed out three more today (trades: 20 sent - 41 received) and all 16 feedback have been completely positive

Let me check what's going on....It might take a while and will get back to you as soon as I have an answer.

[Goozex]

Hello. I just signed up with Goozex, and I have a question. I put a PSN downloadable game (Gripshift) into my library, but if someone requests it, how would I go about getting it to the buyer? I know a way to do it with a fake account, but I was just checking to see if there was a more "official" way through your site.

-Zack

We just took Gripshift out of the db...

[kklems]

New terms and conditions are posted at website. We seem to be giving some of our rights away so I am curious. What if we don't agree to the new terms and conditions? If we have banked points we should be entitled to spend those under the old terms and condition or receive a cash amount equal to the point and trade value. However there is no option to opt out. While the old terms and conditions allow you to change the t&c as the other party in the contract we should have an option to opt out. I am not sure I want to do that but I believe users should have that right.

[lurknomore]

Hey slidecage,

try punching in the UPC....it's the safest route.

The pictures don't necessarily always match up or are correct. The UPC would be your best and safest bet.



NEED HELP

i want to list

Phoenix wright ace attorney JUSTICE FOR ALL for the ds

BUT The only one listed looks like this

http://cgi.ebay.com/Phoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Justice-For-All-DS-Game-NEW_W0QQitemZ180118452793QQihZ008QQcategoryZ62053Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


The one i have looks like this

http://cgi.ebay.com/Phoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Justice-For-All-DS-Game-NEW_W0QQitemZ130111842467QQihZ003QQcategoryZ62053Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

so how do i list it. Do i list it under the first one even though the pictures do not line up????


thanks (also why two covers)

[McToots]

this is strange I just accepted a trade request for Final Fantasy III but it says

points traded: 600 (will earn at positive feedback)

what's with that? :-s I'm not a new trader by far, I have 16 feedback and just mailed out three more today (trades: 20 jðªÿäžñ!Öw”Âóö($Q 3×왎Á‡16 feedback have been completely positive

I also got this too with a match today, no points till postive feedback received. I've mailed out 28 games and I have plenty of feedback. (all positive) What's going on? (username = squidget)

[Goozex]

I also got this too with a match today, no points till postive feedback received. I've mailed out 28 games and I have plenty of feedback. (all positive) What's going on? (username = squidget)

Everyone,

There was a bug in the code that we fixed. Let me know if you continue to have issues. Thanks for understanding!

[magiic]

so is one of the new things going to be not getting points until you recieve positive feedback

[Goozex]

so is one of the new things going to be not getting points until you recieve positive feedback

Hey yeah...sorry about not being clear. New users with feedback score less than 10 will not get their points earned for a trade up front. It will transfer from the buyer to goozex where we will hold it until feedback is received. If its positive we transfer to the seller. If its negative we refund back to the buyer.

Above feedback score of 10 you will as a seller get the points immediately -- like normal.

The idea is to provide less incentive to signup and scam the system.

[toldawg128]

New users with feedback score less than 10 will not get their points earned for a trade up front. It will transfer from the buyer to goozex where we will hold it until feedback is received. If its positive we transfer to the seller. If its negative we refund back to the buyer.

Above feedback score of 10 you will as a seller get the points immediately -- like normal.

The idea is to provide less incentive to signup and scam the system.
That's like exactly what I suggested. I thought you didn't like it:
toldawg128 -- thanks for the comment...part of what makes Goozex cool to signup is that you do get points up front (at least what we think) -- remember that 99.9% of our new members are solid good people... LOL

[cleaver]

Hey me and Goozex user dick.blake are trying to cancel a trade (since he couldn't find the manual), he said to leave positive feedback and say in the comment to cancel the trade, is that right? Can it get cancelled so maybe I can finally get Spider-Man 3 for 360?

[iazybandit]

Hey me and Goozex user dick.blake are trying to cancel a trade (since he couldn't find the manual), he said to leave positive feedback and say in the comment to cancel the trade, is that right? Can it get cancelled so maybe I can finally get Spider-Man 3 for 360?
If you're cancelling a trade. Email Goozex. NEVER EVER give positive feedback. Why would you even do that especially if you're going to cancel a trade? By giving positive feedback not only does it show that you "received" product but also gives the other person more feedback and more trades at the same time. Also there is no way to reverse the feedback so once its put through, its done.

[Mr Unoriginal]

If you're cancelling a trade. Email Goozex. NEVER EVER give positive feedback. Why would you even do that especially if you're going to cancel a trade? By giving positive feedback not only does it show that you "received" product but also gives the other person more feedback and more trades at the same time. Also there is no way to reverse the feedback so once its put through, its done.

While you should probably email goozex first, the rest of this post is more or less wrong since Goozex is very good about listening to user problems and removing or adding feedback as necessary. Nothing is permanent on the site.

[cleaver]

I emailed goozex, I just hate getting these games that aren't complete. It's never happened for me in CAG in 76+ deals, and it almost happens 2 for 2 here?

[erock]

Hey yeah...sorry about not being clear. New users with feedback score less than 10 will not get their points earned for a trade up front. It will transfer from the buyer to goozex where we will hold it until feedback is received. If its positive we transfer to the seller. If its negative we refund back to the buyer.

Above feedback score of 10 you will as a seller get the points immediately -- like normal.

The idea is to provide less incentive to signup and scam the system.

I don't know how to do that emoticon where the hands clap, but if I did I'd put one here ;) Nice work!

[G33]

Recently, I was matched for the game Phantasy Star Online Episode 1&2 Plus (GCN). When it arrived today, I opened the package and found that the original edition was inside (along with a Miller Lite bottle cap, decal, and half-used Listerine Pocket Pak). Seeing as how the game is in remarkably good condition, combined with the fact that it'll be a long time before I'll get matched up again (if I get matched at all), I'm fine with keeping it. My question is, what sort of feedback should I leave? It's the right game (sorta), and other than case wear, it looks pristine.

I'm just confounded by the fact that, of my last four trades, two were never sent, one was sent cart-only (requested complete), and then this one.

[kklems]

Lol I received a game today with an orange listerine breath strip, a package of cocoa, a strange trading card and a wet wipe from famous dave's :) I wondered what the trader was trying to say. Of course the return address was listed as a certain place in MD.

[Troz1820]

Wow, I was just matched for Dead Rising. Last I checked I was 95th in the queue! Glad to get the game, just a little shocked at how soon it's coming.

[ManChowder]

Does anyone here have Call of Duty 2 (PC) COMPLETE on their available lists? I requested that game and have been slowly been matched to people over and over until they time out.
I'm just curious how long down that list I'm going to have to go before somebody actually accepts my request.

[magiic]

I cant believe I am almost out of points only 500 left

EDIT: scratch that 350

[xtchuh]

I haven't been matched to send a game in a long time. I have 11 games total, 9 of them 360 games. (Okay, so 3 of them are BK games... :P )

[GrayWolf323]

I don't get my luck lately, just filed second non-received game this month

42 games now, 2 of them I never received and 1 came damaged and couldn't play and all three problems only happened in the past month :-(

[ManChowder]

Yeah I've been having the same problem lately, games not coming complete or not received at all. Some of these were even from people with good feedback.

I finally got matched for Call of Duty 2(PC) after waiting through a few people, and of course the guy I get matched to already has neutral feedback about not sending his PC stuff complete:roll:
Freaking ridiculous, I'd say I have about a 90% chance of receiving Call of Duty 2 in disc-only form instead of complete..... if I actually receive it:bomb:

I don't get my luck lately, just filed second non-received game this month

42 games now, 2 of them I never received and 1 came damaged and couldn't play and all three problems only happened in the past month :-(

[ryoga79]

haven't read the thread in a week or so, but why is SNK vs Capcom Card Clash DS allowed to be traded on Goozex right now? It's a broken game, and even SNK acknowledges that, but I keep seeing that copy on goozex. Just thought it was weird.....

[lurknomore]

Hey me and Goozex user dick.blake are trying to cancel a trade (since he couldn't find the manual), he said to leave positive feedback and say in the comment to cancel the trade, is that right? Can it get cancelled so maybe I can finally get Spider-Man 3 for 360?


From my experience, I was told by the Goozex guys that "yes, this is the procedure" required to cancel a trade. They will correct the point and trade allocations after that has been done. You must send an email to announce this fact. But Cleaver, if this is a mutually agreed upon cancellation which it appears to be, then you can trust what he is requesting. Remember to follow up by email with the Goozex guys and they will make right the points and the trade points after the fact.

It seems as if the Goozex guys may be away from home, atm.

[slidecage]

haven't read the thread in a week or so, but why is SNK vs Capcom Card Clash DS allowed to be traded on Goozex right now? It's a broken game, and even SNK acknowledges that, but I keep seeing that copy on goozex. Just thought it was weird.....

how is it broken

[ryoga79]

how is it broken

There is a known glitch in the game where when you play through on "New Game+" when you reach a character on level 7 and talk to him, the game crashes and it is completely unavoidable. The thing about it is that all the cards in the regular game suck, and in order to get the GOOD cards, you have to beat New Game+. I was gonna get it until I read the thread on here about it and read about the problem with it. SNKUSA has even acknowledged the problem and is having people mail their games to them and in 6 weeks or less, they get a correct version of the game back. But NO ONE should have a correct version of the game for another 4 weeks....Thus, the version up on goozex now is technically broken.....

[macdude22]

I called the local Gamestop and they have this game instock, they didn't know anything about the glitch (which I looked up, it most certainly is a fubared game). I would argue that if it's still being sold in retail stores, there is no reason to not allow it via trade on goozex. Besides if you end up with a pooched cart you can just send it in for a replacement.

[icruise]

I requested Prince of Persia: Revelations for PSP today because I saw that it had finally dropped to 200 points, and I even got an "insufficient credit" notice for that amount shortly after requesting it. A few minutes later, I okayed a trade to get some points in my account and was matched for PP, but it had gone up to 250 points! Literally about an hour had passed from the time I added the game and got the insufficient credit notice, to the time that I was matched at 250 points. I'll have to say that's pretty annoying, since it means that I'm now 50 points short for another game that I wanted.

[GrayWolf323]

yea a lot of games changed point values today it seems (mostly jumps but a few did drop)

[Troz1820]

<rant>A few days ago, I was matched for Final Fantasy III at 600 points, which shortly went up to 650. Figured I just barely got in before the hike. WRONG! My initial match must have timed-out (or more likely canceled) when I notice that I'm now matched at 650 points. Ugh, ok, 50 points, not that big of a deal. Of course, I'm checking frequently today to see if the trade went through since I noticed the game is now at 700 points and I'd rather take it off my list than pay 700 (600 was pushing it IMO). I just checked 5 minutes ago and wouldn't you guess, I'm now matched at 700 points :bomb: </rant>

[Rictor]

Hey yeah...sorry about not being clear. New users with feedback score less than 10 will not get their points earned for a trade up front. It will transfer from the buyer to goozex where we will hold it until feedback is received. If its positive we transfer to the seller. If its negative we refund back to the buyer.

Above feedback score of 10 you will as a seller get the points immediately -- like normal.

The idea is to provide less incentive to signup and scam the system.

I just shipped out Burnout 3 for 100 points and it says:

"points traded: 100 (will earn at positive feedback)"

And in "My Account" it says:

"2250 Goozex points + 100 points awaiting for buyers positive feedback"

So even though my feeback score is 1035, I no longer get my points immediately?

Also, I sent out a 400 point game last week. A few days after the person received it, they left negative feedback saying the game was "too scratched up to play." I played this game with no problems and didn't see any scratches on it. Does this mean since they left negative feedback, I didn't get my 400 points for this game?

I thought the person sending out a game was supposed to be protected just like the person receiving the game. I can see setting restrictions on new users, but I've sent out 109 games on Goozex with 2 (undeserved, in my opinion) negatives.

If we no longer get points for mailing out games when people leave negative feedback, there's no way I'm going to send out any more of my 600-800 point Wii games even though they're all in mint condition. I don't want to take any chance of some one leaving me negative feedback and screwing me out of points because they don't like my personality or because I left them negative feedback on a game 6 months ago. Seems like this new policy pushes Goozex towards the problem Ebay has were people can leave each other revenge feedback.

In short, if this is the new policy, I'm done using the site. I hope it's just a misunderstanding.

[magiic]

I too would like to hear on that as I certainly won't be sending out any high point games if that's how the system works now.

[GrayWolf323]

I too would like to hear on that as I certainly won't be sending out any high point games if that's how the system works now.

I had this problem too and they said it was because of a glitch in the system, its only supposed to be effecting people with less than 10 feedback (essentially first time you send a game) and they at least had fixed the problem for me

[lurknomore]

Let's all be patient. The Goozex team has been pushing full steam ahead...and there are some inevitable glitches. They are well aware of these glitches, and I know that they are working to correct them. They are working on quite a bit, so let's all be patient and wait for Goozex to report on what's going on.

[slidecage]

man i dont know to take

Final Fantasy XII sealed new

to ebay for goozex

i got it sealed off meijers around xmas for 30 bucks and have no use for it since i was able to get the collectors eds off goozex a few months back

[ManChowder]

Just a question.

I just received a GBA game in the mail that I had requested as Complete, an as has been happening a lot lately, it wasn't really Complete.

I was sent the GBA cart plus the manual, but instead of the original box they sent them in a DS case with a printed out insert for the game. The printout is of decent quality(although very obviously a quick printout) and looks to be one of the CAG created GBA game insert listed on Snakcbargames.com or whatever that site was.

While not exactly bad this wan't what I requested, so should I leave a neutral or a positive?
I'm leaning towards neutral because I would certainly receive Neutral feedback(at least) if I listed one of my disc only DC/PS1 games as complete and sent it with printouts.

[slidecage]

Just a question.

I just received a GBA game in the mail that I had requested as Complete, an as has been happening a lot lately, it wasn't really Complete.

I was sent the GBA cart plus the manual, but instead of the original box they sent them in a DS case with a printed out insert for the game. The printout is of decent quality(although very obviously a quick printout) and looks to be one of the CAG created GBA game insert listed on Snakcbargames.com or whatever that site was.

While not exactly bad this wan't what I requested, so should I leave a neutral or a positive?
I'm leaning towards neutral because I would certainly receive Neutral feedback(at least) if I listed one of my disc only DC/PS1 games as complete and sent it with printouts.

i would leave neutral feedback. bad thing is you dont get your pts back. i got monopoly this way (was to come complete but got cart only)

didnt get my pts back and just tossed it in the junk drawer (i have no use for cart only gba games)

[Goozex]

Hey everyone,

Sorry for being MIA on this thread...big stuff this week on Goozex that you should find out about tomorrow!

toldawg128 -- no we liked your idea so much that we implemented it!...

iazybandit -- we do ask for the moment to leave positive feedback to make the manual process smoother for us. We also lower the feedback score so that everything looks like it was before the trade was cancelled

rictor -- I'm checking with the tech side on what is going on...thanks for being patient...

Manchowder -- please leave neutral feedback.

Everyone, we should have some new updates tomorrow...stay tuned!

[SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy]

Do games cost more if you want the full package?

Do games get you more points if you sell the full package?

Maybe I just don't understand why someone would want to buy just the disk only for the same price as a full package when they cost the same. I guess maybe if no other options were available.

[erock]

Do games cost more if you want the full package?

Do games get you more points if you sell the full package?

Maybe I just don't understand why someone would want to buy just the disk only for the same price as a full package when they cost the same. I guess maybe if no other options were available.

There is no cost difference. The advantage of a disc only request is to get the game as soon as possible.

[SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy]

Also is there a way you as a buyer have to activate a trade before points are decucted from your account with a comfirmation instead of it being automatically?

I got one of the games from my list, but I don't know... I would have rather had an accept or deny before my points were used.

[SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy]

Anyone else have some of your game prices jump up 50 points out of nowhere?

[Mr Unoriginal]

Also is there a way you as a buyer have to activate a trade before points are decucted from your account with a comfirmation instead of it being automatically?

I got one of the games from my list, but I don't know... I would have rather had an accept or deny before my points were used.

The best way to do this is to put items you are interested in but don't want to spend points on 'on hold.' You retain your place in the queue but you won't be matched for the game until you take it off hold.

[slidecage]

Also is there a way you as a buyer have to activate a trade before points are decucted from your account with a comfirmation instead of it being automatically?

I got one of the games from my list, but I don't know... I would have rather had an accept or deny before my points were used.


i would think by adding the games to your want list counts as your accept the deal

[SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy]

Thanks for the tip!

[SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy]

i would think by adding the games to your want list counts as your accept the deal

I had a bunch of games that were available but I didn't have enough money to cover them all. So I was hoping to pick up a few of the lower priced ones instead of the one high priced one. I didn't think they would be all available and that I wouldn't have the option to choose.

My mistake I guess. Just signed up today. Don't know the ways of it yet.

[ManChowder]

i would leave neutral feedback. bad thing is you dont get your pts back. i got monopoly this way (was to come complete but got cart only)

didnt get my pts back and just tossed it in the junk drawer (i have no use for cart only gba games)

thanks, I left Neutral feedback. It just sucks because it was more than likely a CAG that sent me this(due to the CAG related cover art).. which is a shame.

I've had some pretty terrible luck lately with games I've received. Here's the feedback I've had to leave for my last 7 requests:

- Neutral (game not complete)
- Positive
- Positive
- Negative (game not received)
- Points refunded (Game was not complete, luckily the trader aksed me before shipping)
- Negative (game not received)
- Neutral (game not complete)

The 2 positives were from one guy who shipped both games together. So only 1 out of my last 6 trades were received as promised, and even worse most of these were not new traders but people with decent feedback.
I will most liekly have to add another Neutral to that list because the guy sending my next game already had a some neutral feedback for sending PC stuff incomplete.

Like I feared it seems that people learned that they can send incomplete stuff (after listing them as complete) with near impunity.

[GrayWolf323]

well my one shipped game recently that I'm kinda worried about getting a neutral for is Longest Journey because there is no physical copy of the manual (it's a pdf file on the first disc) but the game came that way sealed even so I listed it as complete and sent the guy a message giving him heads up before he gets it so hopefully he won't hold the manufacturer's choice against me

what gba games are you getting in ds cases manchowder? I've been trying to do that to my collection ^_^

[ManChowder]

well my one shipped game recently that I'm kinda worried about getting a neutral for is Longest Journey because there is no physical copy of the manual (it's a pdf file on the first disc) but the game came that way sealed even so I listed it as complete and sent the guy a message giving him heads up before he gets it so hopefully he won't hold the manufacturer's choice against me

what gba games are you getting in ds cases manchowder? I've been trying to do that to my collection ^_^

Yeah I can understand if a PC game never had a manual or whatever, as long as they ship it as it was purchased new. The games I'm requesting are all games that came in boxes.

The GBA I received was Gunstar Super Heroes, it looks pretty decent for a printout. I could post a picture if you want.

[Caliburn]

Cross-posted on GameTZ, in case you read there first, Mark (this has some minor additions). If not...ignore the other post.

Today, I received an empty envelope in the mail that had two Forever Stamps and the Goozex mailing address taped on the face of the envelope. I have a pitted feeling that this was my request for a full GBA game sent on 5/28. A full GBA game can't fit in a standard envelope, and when I opened it, it was empty with a small tear on the side of the envelope - certainly large enough for a GBA cart to slip out of, but not large enough for the included Goozex sheet to be removed.

What should I do in this case? I sent the user a PM and if it turns out he sent in a requested Full GBA game in an envelope that was empty upon arrival, what should I do? I believe that's a negative although this particular user has 11 sent items (8 received feedback so far; 2 (that's 25% of sent items!) were neutral feedbacks. One case where the mailer arrived empty again and the other party was sympathetic to the same trader (it should've been negative), and another case of a full request/received only disc+manual.

Is a negative strike in order, though the empty envelope arrived? I certainly want my points back but its not fair for the user to remain unrestricted if 25-33% of their trades are negative/neutral. That's a horrible percentage.

Thanks.

[magiic]

I would leave negative.

[slidecage]

thanks, I left Neutral feedback. It just sucks because it was more than likely a CAG that sent me this(due to the CAG related cover art).. which is a shame.

I've had some pretty terrible luck lately with games I've received. Here's the feedback I've had to leave for my last 7 requests:

- Neutral (game not complete)
- Positive
- Positive
- Negative (game not received)
- Points refunded (Game was not complete, luckily the trader aksed me before shipping)
- Negative (game not received)
- Neutral (game not complete)

The 2 positives were from one guy who shipped both games together. So only 1 out of my last 6 trades were received as promised, and even worse most of these were not new traders but people with decent feedback.
I will most liekly have to add another Neutral to that list because the guy sending my next game already had a some neutral feedback for sending PC stuff incomplete.

Like I feared it seems that people learned that they can send incomplete stuff (after listing them as complete) with near impunity.


i got to leave feedback tomorrow for a game i got today (keeps timing out ( think a bad cookie)

love the site got

Monster Kingdom: Jewel Summoner psp (hopefully it plays going to try tonight)

and

gallop racer 2006 (but from canada so hopefully i get it so far i dont think i got any games from canada

still got over 13,000 pts and will have close to 14,000 pts come next week after lising

Custom robo arena for DS
and
Pokemon Pearl for ds

[Caliburn]

I would leave negative.
Here's his reply; hopefully this person isn't from CAG. If so...PM Me here with your username there and we'll talk.

"oh man i sent it in a regular envelope but i messed up and only sent you the cartridge. I am sorry about that but the empty envelope is the website's their screwing stuff up a lot lately. Just telling that you got an empty envelope because i sent it. I am very sorry!!!"

I'm not sure how you can confuse a FULL PACKAGE for CARTRIDGE only. There need to repurcussions for this, as cart only games are really useless to me. If I wanted cart only, I would've requested it as such.

:bomb:

[Sway]

New Goozex member here, signed up on Monday.

I have a very small problem on my first transaction. I sent out a game, everything went fine except went it came time for the feedback. I received the +5 positive feedback. I sent the game in a bubble mailer so I was wondering why I received that feedback. I PM the buyer about it, who said that there was nothing wrong with the packaging, he must of clicked on the wrong button. Is there anyway the feedback can be changed so I get the appropriate and correct feedback? I'm still limited to two trades at a time because of the buyer's error. I'm using the username Sway01 and I kept the email just in case you guys need it.

As a suggestion, are there plans to keep track of PMs between members? I have all the PMs I received but don't have a copy of ones that I've sent. I just want a complete record of the communication between the buyer and seller just in case something goes wrong.

[urzishra14]

Here's his reply; hopefully this person isn't from CAG. If so...PM Me here with your username there and we'll talk.

"oh man i sent it in a regular envelope but i messed up and only sent you the cartridge. I am sorry about that but the empty envelope is the website's their screwing stuff up a lot lately. Just telling that you got an empty envelope because i sent it. I am very sorry!!!"

I'm not sure how you can confuse a FULL PACKAGE for CARTRIDGE only. There need to repurcussions for this, as cart only games are really useless to me. If I wanted cart only, I would've requested it as such.

:bomb:


this isn't my gripe with just you.. but many people on here.. what is the big issue with cart/disc only.. i don't need manuals and the cases honestly just keep up space (but if i have them i keep them.. ) but i won't go out and pay more just so i can have a useless package that holds the game.. i don't have the room or the space to store all of them (as a matter of fact all my game cases are in boxes in a locked shed at my mom's house because my appartment doesn't have room for them.. ) I'm just saying.. saying its "useless"..i mean I don't play with the packaging the games come in.. just the games.. i could care less whether it came cart only (especially on GBA games.. i mean really.. you care about that cheap cardboard packaging? please..

[Mr Unoriginal]

this isn't my gripe with just you.. but many people on here.. what is the big issue with cart/disc only.. i don't need manuals and the cases honestly just keep up space (but if i have them i keep them.. ) but i won't go out and pay more just so i can have a useless package that holds the game.. i don't have the room or the space to store all of them (as a matter of fact all my game cases are in boxes in a locked shed at my mom's house because my appartment doesn't have room for them.. ) I'm just saying.. saying its "useless"..i mean I don't play with the packaging the games come in.. just the games.. i could care less whether it came cart only (especially on GBA games.. i mean really.. you care about that cheap cardboard packaging? please..

There is an option for cart only. If you specifically say you want complete, you have every right to be upset when you just get a cart.

[Caliburn]

this isn't my gripe with just you.. but many people on here.. what is the big issue with cart/disc only.. i don't need manuals and the cases honestly just keep up space (but if i have them i keep them.. ) but i won't go out and pay more just so i can have a useless package that holds the game.. i don't have the room or the space to store all of them (as a matter of fact all my game cases are in boxes in a locked shed at my mom's house because my appartment doesn't have room for them.. ) I'm just saying.. saying its "useless"..i mean I don't play with the packaging the games come in.. just the games.. i could care less whether it came cart only (especially on GBA games.. i mean really.. you care about that cheap cardboard packaging? please..

As Mr. Unoriginal said, if I wanted a cart-only copy I would've requested it.

If the Goozex team felt that everyone should receive whatever the trading party has, be it complete or likely incomplete, then they wouldn't have implemented the feature to specify what you want.

To me, a single cartridge is just taking up space. I collect many games in order to make trades for really sought-out items. It's hard to trade a cart-only common game, which is just a space-taker. A rare game's manual and box will be much easier to sell/trade than a common game cartridge.

[controlcommerce]

Hello, I signed up for Goozex a few days ago. I have a few games I sent out and waiting feedback on. I have a question for everyone that knows. Once I get to 10+ feedback, what's my limit on trades coming in and going out? Is their one at all?

To comment on Caliburn:

Like Urzishra, I too am a gamer that doesn't care about cases and manuals. But you requested the game completed, which you didn't receive it. You should be mad and I suggest negative feedback. The other user should have read the details on how the site works, like you and I did. You shouldn't have to explain why your upset.

Edit: I found the feedback chart that answers my question!

[ManChowder]

this isn't my gripe with just you.. but many people on here.. what is the big issue with cart/disc only.. i don't need manuals and the cases honestly just keep up space (but if i have them i keep them.. ) but i won't go out and pay more just so i can have a useless package that holds the game.. i don't have the room or the space to store all of them (as a matter of fact all my game cases are in boxes in a locked shed at my mom's house because my appartment doesn't have room for them.. ) I'm just saying.. saying its "useless"..i mean I don't play with the packaging the games come in.. just the games.. i could care less whether it came cart only (especially on GBA games.. i mean really.. you care about that cheap cardboard packaging? please..

Whether you find cases & manuals "useless" is besides the point. The rules are very clear if you list something as Complete you must send it out as Complete, you agree to this when you agree to trade your item. If this is too hard for some users to understand then they shouldn't be trading on the site.

Your's or anyone else's opinions on cases and manuals are meaningless. We have the right to request whatever we want when it comes to condition. It is up to the sender to fullfill that request if he/she has listed the game that way.
The problem is that some jerks know that they will get rid of their stuff faster if they list them as Full Package even if they do not have the full package.

One last thing, your Goozex username doesn't happen to be <slikwilly> does it? Your arguement sounds remarkably similar to the whiney emails I've received from him since I left him Neutral Feedback.
He sent me a GBA game in a DS case with a printout instead of the original box, then gets all angry when I send him a Neutral. His claim was that he sent me a "superior case" because he doesn't like the original GBA boxes.
I figured he was a CAG because the cover art was from the CAG GBA cover project.

if not then my bad.

[urzishra14]

nope.. my name would be Urzishra14.. or Urzishra..

just reading this thread kind of sent me over the edge..

although.. reading complete then being lied to about it does suck.. I just don't understand why (other than for completeists sake) you would need all the extra packaging.. now.. is it a one size fits all kind of thing? (where complete games are counted the same as say disc only games) or is there a huge discreprincy in "value"..

but.. if it was said to be complete then it wasn't is different.. I guess I just wouldn't be that upset about it unless there was a difference in the "value" structure of it..

[ManChowder]

nope.. my name would be Urzishra14.. or Urzishra..

just reading this thread kind of sent me over the edge..

although.. reading complete then being lied to about it does suck.. I just don't understand why (other than for completeists sake) you would need all the extra packaging.. now.. is it a one size fits all kind of thing? (where complete games are counted the same as say disc only games) or is there a huge discreprincy in "value"..

but.. if it was said to be complete then it wasn't is different.. I guess I just wouldn't be that upset about it unless there was a difference in the "value" structure of it..


My bad then.

I think some people that want the Full Package are completists and some are just worried about the game's trade/sale value for after they play it. Depending on the game the difference in value between complete and not complete can be pretty substantial.

Me personally, I'm kind of in between. I like to keep my games as complete as possible (for my collection) and I also like the price of mind that I can get maximum value for that game should I deceide to sell it.

[SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy]

I'm about to send out my first game.

My printer is down, so I just put an address label I had on the thing with Goozex's address and the person getting the game. I don't put mine on there, right? I just thought I should double check.

Any other tips for a first time shipper?

[Mr Unoriginal]

I'm about to send out my first game.

My printer is down, so I just put an address label I had on the thing with Goozex's address and the person getting the game. I don't put mine on there, right? I just thought I should double check.

Any other tips for a first time shipper?

The Goozex label isn't necessary, I never use it. Generally I put my address as the return address, but again, not necessary. I would suggest getting Delivery Confirmation every time you send out. This way, if the game arrives and the seller claims it doesn't, you have some proof.

[kklems]

Cross-posted on GameTZ, in case you read there first, Mark (this has some minor additions). If not...ignore the other post.

Today, I received an empty envelope in the mail that had two Forever Stamps and the Goozex mailing address taped on the face of the envelope. I have a pitted feeling that this was my request for a full GBA game sent on 5/28. A full GBA game can't fit in a standard envelope, and when I opened it, it was empty with a small tear on the side of the envelope - certainly large enough for a GBA cart to slip out of, but not large enough for the included Goozex sheet to be removed.

What should I do in this case? I sent the user a PM and if it turns out he sent in a requested Full GBA game in an envelope that was empty upon arrival, what should I do? I believe that's a negative although this particular user has 11 sent items (8 received feedback so far; 2 (that's 25% of sent items!) were neutral feedbacks. One case where the mailer arrived empty again and the other party was sympathetic to the same trader (it should've been negative), and another case of a full request/received only disc+manual.

Is a negative strike in order, though the empty envelope arrived? I certainly want my points back but its not fair for the user to remain unrestricted if 25-33% of their trades are negative/neutral. That's a horrible percentage.

Thanks.

I had the exact same envelope come yesterday and the seller had the same feedback so I bet it is the same person. Envelope with 2 Liberty stamps, small rip in envelope, no packing slip, no return address (Just the Goozex) and for a GBA cartridge. Feedback was also 6/2. I smell a rat. I'll pm you the name.

[da408boss]

I got match for wii play. I put that i had disk+manual. If I accept i dont have to send the control right?

[Rictor]

rictor -- I'm checking with the tech side on what is going on...thanks for being patient...

Everyone, we should have some new updates tomorrow...stay tuned!

My main concerns are...did I get my 400 points for the game I received negative feedback for AND will I still get my points if I send out a game in the future and receive negative feedback for it?

Like I said before, it makes me nervous about sending out high point games if the Goozex Guarantee no longer protects the sender like it does the buyer.

[magiic]

Here is my question I have two games coming to me one was mailed May.20 the other on the 24th. Is it reasonable to mark them as not recieved?

[Goozex]

Hey everyone...
As you've noticed I'm getting to this thread less and less b/c the work load on the Goozex team is increasing on a dramatic scale -- this is a good problem to have!

I still want to come here to provide my feedback and answers to questions, and there may be times like the last few weeks where my responses will not be so rapid as it was before...thanks for being patient and understanding!

Rictor -- I was unclear in the new points payment method and that's my fault...sorry about that...the negative feedback you received did NOT take your points earned away -- this has been our policy since day one b/c we know stuff happens and it is the most fair way to handle things
Also, the point payment method isn't a one strike and you're out type of deal.

I want to get back to rictor's complaint from last week about our point payment method.

The original configuration has been changed b/c we made overlooked one thing and this is how it will work from now on:
1. If you have a feedback score <10 then you must wait for the points to come your way -- and you will get them as soon as you get positive feedback
2. If your feedback score is between 10 and 100 you will be fine unless you get negative feedback and then you will need to get one positive before you can get points immediately again
3. If your feedback score is greater than 100 then you are again fine unless you get two consecutive negative feedbacks -- and then you must get at a positive one again before they start to be immediate.

SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy -- as buyer, you cannot select to accept a trade during the matching process -- this is done to avoid slowing down the trading process

For shipping you can put the Goozex corp address as the return address. You are not required to put your own there and that is only a matter of preference

Caliburn -- I think I answered you on GameTZ I'll check there after this post
**edit** i'm going to contact the seller and ask what is going on...

Sway -- I've fixed your feedback from that honest mistake on the buyer's side

da408boss -- disc + manual for wii mote is to be considered just that without the added wii mote

magiic -- if the games are coming from the U.S. then sometimes they can get hung up in customs at the border. Leaving feedback is at your discretion and I know you've sent us requests to reverse negative feedback b/c you've received games after the fact -- that is very much appreciated!

thanks again for being patient as we juggle a billion things...

[slidecage]

ouch some games really jumped didnt they.

i just got matched for a PSP game last i looked it was 500 pts matched and confirmed at 650 pts

not that big of a deal. I just got to start grabbing some cheaper 100 pt games and doing some local trades to get those pts back up : )

also it was a game that i was looking at getting for some time

i hope it works the last psp game i got off this site the disc was broken (case was cracked opened) Since i never play it for around a month after getting it i was never allowed to report it. O well lol guess i got to start playing them as soon as i get them

[cleaver]

How long until a potential match times out? I thought it was a day but my latest potential match has been waiting for confirmation for I think a little over a day now.

[spoo]

ouch some games really jumped didnt they.

i just got matched for a PSP game last i looked it was 500 pts matched and confirmed at 650 pts

not that big of a deal. I just got to start grabbing some cheaper 100 pt games and doing some local trades to get those pts back up : )

also it was a game that i was looking at getting for some time

i hope it works the last psp game i got off this site the disc was broken (case was cracked opened) Since i never play it for around a month after getting it i was never allowed to report it. O well lol guess i got to start playing them as soon as i get them
Some games have been going up then down, or down then up.

I didn't have enough points for Zelda TP (Wii) about 4 days ago but I was matched again today and I have enough points.

[G33]

How long until a potential match times out? I thought it was a day but my latest potential match has been waiting for confirmation for I think a little over a day now.

It takes three days for a match to time out and move to the next user. If you want to cancel it, there's a gap between rematches every 24 hours.

[slidecage]

Some games have been going up then down, or down then up.

I didn't have enough points for Zelda TP (Wii) about 4 days ago but I was matched again today and I have enough points.


im happy either way though cause i think it will be one of the harder games to find later on.


Valhalla Knights

i think it will be hard to find dirt cheap. look at legend of heroes those didnt sell that well as well but never seen them really fall in vaule (20 each)

[SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy]

I'm first in line for some games, I have enough points. The games are available. However, it doesn't tell me that I am being matched or I have been matched. It's like nothing is happening.

Does anyone have a guide on how to set up the paypal shipping? So I can get Delivery confirmation for 20 cents. Do I need to buy a different printer? Do I need a special one? Do I need a scale?

[macdude22]

Paypal Shipping: https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_ship-now

You'll need a paypal account of course. Bookmark the site for easy access, it's hard to find on the paypal site.

Great place to get a scale: http://stores.ebay.com/www-OLDWILLKNOTT-com_Postal-Shipping-Scales_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZ1QQfsubZ7QQftidZ2QQtZkm

I have the 55# UltraShip. Works great, this guy sends them with an AC adapter and a poster roll adapter. He ships fast and the scale is very functional. Even with shipping it's a reasonable price for a 55# scale.

Printing just print, cut, tape, and ship.

[GrayWolf323]

fuck I feel retarded, just had a few games I mailed out show back up today because I used the old postal rates chart and didn't put enough postage on >_<

[Rictor]

I think it's time that Goozex recognizes that games are worth a lot less if they don't include a manual or case/box. There really should be a price difference for complete games and disc-only or cart-only games. The software on the site already lets users put whether a game is complete or not...I don't think it would be a stretch to add or subjtract points based on that information.

Also, I don't think the penalty is high enough for people who list all their games as complete and then just send the disc or the cart. The Ebay/resell value of a lot of games is up to $20 lower for a disc-only or cart-only copy compared to a complete copy. There seem to be a lot of users abusing the system these days and listing their games as complete so they're requested more quickly, even though they aren't complete.

This is especially a problem in the Gameboy Advance section of the site, as it seems that half of the supposedly complete GBA games that are shipped out end up being cart-only. I don't think neutral feedback addresses this problem as the users sending out these incomplete games still get their full point value. It's really frustrating for those of us who are trying to get complete games. For example, I already have Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga, but I requested a complete copy of the game for 200 points because I need the box and manual. So I finally get a match after having the game on my list for around a year, and the first thing the user does is send me a private message telling me the game is incomplete and wanting to know if they could mail it anyway. I told them to cancel it and they sent me a message back saying they accidentally mailed it already. How anyone can manage to list a game incorrectly AND accidentally mail it out, I have no idea. It's a complete waste of my points though as I just need the damn box and manual but instead now have 2 cart-only copies of the game.

[pcktlnt]

I don't normally watch my request page, but last night I requested like 10 PC games ( I don't remember some of them haha). Anyway, I checked my Goozex page, one was confirmed but my trades went from 13 to 8 and my points went from 1850 to 1350. It shows that one game is being mailed.

Does that mean the other 4 trades/400 points are in the process of being confirmed? Or does it mean the game that I requested (100 points) cost me (5 trades/500 points) instead.

Thanks

[Mr Unoriginal]

I don't normally watch my request page, but last night I requested like 10 PC games ( I don't remember some of them haha). Anyway, I checked my Goozex page, one was confirmed but my trades went from 13 to 8 and my points went from 1850 to 1350. It shows that one game is being mailed.

Does that mean the other 4 trades/400 points are in the process of being confirmed? Or does it mean the game that I requested (100 points) cost me (5 trades/500 points) instead.

Thanks

It means the first thing. As soon as you are matched it takes away your points so you can't 'over draw' your points or trades. If they decline to send, you get the points back.

[pcktlnt]

Oh goodie, thanks for clearing that up for me. 5 PC games (hopefully complete as requested) for me in the next few weeks ^__^.

[Don Chubo]

There have been several times that I have been matched and the "seller" pulls out, therefore bumping me back to the end of the line. There ought to be some way to track "sellers" that back out of what they offered - too many times, they get penalized. Bottom line, if you don't want to "sell" the damn game, don't list it.

[Mr Unoriginal]

There have been several times that I have been matched and the "seller" pulls out, therefore bumping me back to the end of the line. There ought to be some way to track "sellers" that back out of what they offered - too many times, they get penalized. Bottom line, if you don't want to "sell" the damn game, don't list it.

I don't think you get bumped to the end of the line.

[Don Chubo]

It's entirely possible I don't fully understand the setup - what does "turns to go mean"?

I don't think you get bumped to the end of the line.

[Mr Unoriginal]

It's entirely possible I don't fully understand the setup - what does "turns to go mean"?

When you put a game on your request list, you are put in line based on what order you listed it in. You may get the game sooner because a person ahead of you in line may not have the points or trade credits to get the game.

[Don Chubo]

Okay - when I had a "seller" back out of a match, I'm listed at 11 or 12 turns to go. There are available copies of the game according to what the Trading info says.

When you put a game on your request list, you are put in line based on what order you listed it in. You may get the game sooner because a person ahead of you in line may not have the points or trade credits to get the game.

[Don Chubo]

And to make matters worse, that also ties up a trade credit. I realize that Goozex does that so that you won't get more offers than you have credits for, but it's annoying to have a credit tied up and then have a "seller" buck a trade.

[Mr Unoriginal]

And to make matters worse, that also ties up a trade credit. I realize that Goozex does that so that you won't get more offers than you have credits for, but it's annoying to have a credit tied up and then have a "seller" buck a trade.

Yup, it is, but it's just part of it. Since trade credits are very cheap, I try to have a handful in reserve for just such an occassion. The queue list it gives you is not an accurate idea of how long until you will get matched up so you never know.

[SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy]

I had a match for Unreal Tournament 2004 for the PC and the seller didn't respond within 24 hours and I got bumped to last....

WTF?!!?!??!?!?!?!!

Why should I be bumped? They should be!

[Grave_Addiction]

I'm a new member, and I tried to sign up under the military deal to get free points and a few free trades. However, I didn't see that disclaimer that I had to sign up with my .mil e-mail address, and I ended up using my regular one.

The problem, though, is that even if I signed up with my .mil address, I wouldn't be able to validate my account through the e-mail because our communications squadron has blocked all video game sites, including Goozex from being accessed from government computers.

You may start to see the problem I'm having. My username is seganerdchris. Is there any way the military deal can just be credited to my existing account?

Thanks for your help!

[magiic]

I left the negative feedback for that Max Payne guy as it was timing out today I believe. Anyways this after I already messaged him a day or two ago. So tonight I get this angry harassing message over goozex about how is going to report me to the admins and how could I be so stupid thinking a game would get to Canada faster than two weeks (apparently he mailed it late or something I do remember someone messaging me telling me that) however I have had games mailed after that have showed up already. I think i even had games mailed beginning of June that have already showed up I'll be curious to see when he actually mailed them. Anyways I told him (in a nice way) to stop being such a baby over one negative and that as soon as the game arrives I will have the feedback reversed. Some people, this is the second time I have had to deal with a sender going apeshit because I negged him.

[Mr Unoriginal]

Ok, have a small problem I think I know the answer to but just want to check with Goozex. Basically someone sent me a GBA game on May 22. He sent me the DC# and it is reported as being accepted at his location on the 22, but nothing else. I still haven't gotten the game and the trade is going to time out in a week. I obviously want the game or my points back, but I feel bad leaving a negative since he did send the game out on time, looks like the post office screwed up.

Should I just leave the negative in a few days and then email Goozex if/when the game shows up?

[Don Chubo]

Same thing happened to me.

I had a match for Unreal Tournament 2004 for the PC and the seller didn't respond within 24 hours and I got bumped to last....

WTF?!!?!??!?!?!?!!

Why should I be bumped? They should be!

[magiic]

Ok, have a small problem I think I know the answer to but just want to check with Goozex. Basically someone sent me a GBA game on May 22. He sent me the DC# and it is reported as being accepted at his location on the 22, but nothing else. I still haven't gotten the game and the trade is going to time out in a week. I obviously want the game or my points back, but I feel bad leaving a negative since he did send the game out on time, looks like the post office screwed up.

Should I just leave the negative in a few days and then email Goozex if/when the game shows up?

If you dont want someone to go absolutely apeshit on you wait until the last day to leave feedback. I always wait till the last day and still get a strip torn off me.

[ManChowder]

Ok, have a small problem I think I know the answer to but just want to check with Goozex. Basically someone sent me a GBA game on May 22. He sent me the DC# and it is reported as being accepted at his location on the 22, but nothing else. I still haven't gotten the game and the trade is going to time out in a week. I obviously want the game or my points back, but I feel bad leaving a negative since he did send the game out on time, looks like the post office screwed up.

Should I just leave the negative in a few days and then email Goozex if/when the game shows up?

There os one guy I've received from in the past that had the same problem. He would ship on time but his post office totally sucked, and his First-Class Mail package would take 2+ weeks to reach me.
I even received PMs from other users who had similar problems when receiving from the guy and wanted to make sure that I actually received from him.

Personally I would give it a little more time and then send negative for game not received. If you do receive it later on Goozex can fix the guy's feedback. This happened with that guy I dealt with.

[indigo0086]

Ok, the trade says they sent the game may 21, but I have not recieved it. I have tried contacting the trader several times with no response. I have two days before the trade ends, if I don't recieve it today I'm giving negative feedback, is this ok, or do I let the transaction close. Will I get my points back if so?

[martin8me]

Hey Gooze I accidentley added RPG Maker 3 to my want list and got matched!!

Is it possible that you can cancel the match? Thanx.

My Goozex name is martin8me

[SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy]

A guy was supposed to send me the game I wanted on the 4th, he mailed it on the 6th. I mean it works and all.. but he didn't send it by the agreed date. So should I just leave him a neutral or a neg?

[magiic]

I believe if it is as requested and working etc you have to leave positive, regardless if he mailed it late or not.

[Mr Unoriginal]

A guy was supposed to send me the game I wanted on the 4th, he mailed it on the 6th. I mean it works and all.. but he didn't send it by the agreed date. So should I just leave him a neutral or a neg?

A negative for two days late? Damn, I hope I never get matched with you.

[SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy]

I mean if you agree to mail it on a certain date, you should do it otherwise not accept the date. I guess I am just really a man of my word. So leave a positive instead of neutral then. I will just leave a note maybe I guess. I was curious as it was the first game I got from someone.

[Mr Unoriginal]

I mean if you agree to mail it on a certain date, you should do it otherwise not accept the date. I guess I am just really a man of my word. So leave a positive instead of neutral then. I will just leave a note maybe I guess. I was curious as it was the first game I got from someone.

Life gets in the way. Goozex only gives you a window of 3 days. If I accept on a Saturday for instance, I have to pretty much send it out on Monday or it's late.

[SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy]

Yeah, you're right. I'll leave him a positive.

[magiic]

Im dealing with someone right now who mailed it three or four days late. Sent me angry harassing message and as long as the game does eventually get here in one piece I will still leave positive feedback. I will just make sure to comment on his attitude and slow shipping

[pcktlnt]

I'm experiencing what some other people have when the request times out. I was 1 on the list but now I'm 6 after the request timed out...shouldn't I be back at 1. Just bugging me, but if say I was thrown to queue 35, etc, I would be really mad. At the moment I'm wondering why I'm placed 6 instead of 1.

[jclee4]

Can i request that marvel ultimate alliance gold be put up in goozex. I want that game badly but i dont see it when i search. I just see the regular version

[indigo0086]

I have a question about listing and availability. I saw a game in my library as being requested for 1 as disc and manual, and there are no disc+manual requested, so I changed mine to disc+manual, but I'm still waiting in line. Shouldn't I automatically match up with the only person requesting my game in that condition?

[magiic]

one potential reason is if the person is in Canada and you dont ship to Canada or vice versa.

[slidecage]

I have a question about listing and availability. I saw a game in my library as being requested for 1 as disc and manual, and there are no disc+manual requested, so I changed mine to disc+manual, but I'm still waiting in line. Shouldn't I automatically match up with the only person requesting my game in that condition?


You wont be match if

1. the person doesnt have enough pts
2. the person doesnt have enough Credit credits
3. the person doesnt have an open trade slot (if they are new)

so probally its one of the 3 your not being matched

[indigo0086]

Ok, I JUST recieved the game that I had put negative feedback for not recieving (it's been over two weeks btw), and when I got it the disk is scratched to all hell. This is why I spring for first class packaging, it's in a clip envelope and that's it. Do I just have it returned to sender?

[martin8me]

Hey is anyone having problems with the website? It doesn't load for me.

[GrayWolf323]

well just got back from having been gone and away from a computer all weekend and my copy of Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance came in the mail while I was away

except its just a greatest hits copy of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty >_<

also seems I've had my first game sent go missing in the mail :-( guy I sent Longest Journey to seems to have never received it, damn USPS >_< (though he only waited two weeks, I've had stuff take until right before the system will void it to show up, guess he's just not patient)

[indigo0086]

Another question that hasn't been answered, how do arcade games work on goozex. I see "available" for arcade games and such, how does that come into play. Do thye just e-mail you the point code?

[Mr Unoriginal]

Ok, I JUST recieved the game that I had put negative feedback for not recieving (it's been over two weeks btw), and when I got it the disk is scratched to all hell. This is why I spring for first class packaging, it's in a clip envelope and that's it. Do I just have it returned to sender?

Well technically, if you receive the game and it does play ok for you, then Goozex would want you to leave possitive feedback.

[Caliburn]

well just got back from having been gone and away from a computer all weekend and my copy of Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance came in the mail while I was away

except its just a greatest hits copy of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty >_<


The SAME exact thing happened to me; I left a neutral and still got my points back when I talked to Goozex. Muze has the incorrect image of MGS2: Substance listed. Any one would be ecstatic to receive 200 points for sending out a game worth <$5 - MGS2: SoL. I don't know anyone who received an actual Substance though, since that's worth a bit more than the Goozex equivalent points.

[GrayWolf323]

The SAME exact thing happened to me; I left a neutral and still got my points back when I talked to Goozex. Muze has the incorrect image of MGS2: Substance listed. Any one would be ecstatic to receive 200 points for sending out a game worth <$5 - MGS2: SoL. I don't know anyone who received an actual Substance though, since that's worth a bit more than the Goozex equivalent points.

well there is still a copy listed as available right now apparently and it has been traded 7 times

at least right now it does have the right image up just people are stupid apparently (or dishonest)

[indigo0086]

Well technically, if you receive the game and it does play ok for you, then Goozex would want you to leave possitive feedback. The game is so scratched up i doubt it will play by the time I get to it (I'm still on the first game of the series) and I dread if I send it back I will get the same reaction. A game shouldn't just be about how it plays but how it will hold up. The person obviously didn't take care of it or didn't ensure that it will last the shipping process, they just threw it in an envelope with a 69 cent stamp, and by the time it got to me was correction, three weeks.

[Mr Unoriginal]

The game is so scratched up i doubt it will play by the time I get to it (I'm still on the first game of the series) and I dread if I send it back I will get the same reaction. A game shouldn't just be about how it plays but how it will hold up. The person obviously didn't take care of it or didn't ensure that it will last the shipping process, they just threw it in an envelope with a 69 cent stamp, and by the time it got to me was correction, three weeks.

I agree with you. But if you take a look at this thread, that is often the advice Goozex gives. Maybe write Goozex and email explaining the situation and this way you get your points back and the sender doesn't get punished (assuming Goozex thinks he fulfilled his part of the trade).

[indigo0086]

I agree with you. But if you take a look at this thread, that is often the advice Goozex gives. Maybe write Goozex and email explaining the situation and this way you get your points back and the sender doesn't get punished (assuming Goozex thinks he fulfilled his part of the trade). I sent the email yesterday but haven't gotten a response. I sent 3 pms to the trader over the course of the trade to confirm if they sent it without a response, I don't think I could have done it any more differently, the person didn't respond so I assumed they scammed me for some points. Now that I got the game I'm not any less disappointed with the trade.

[slidecage]

hey magiic do you use the same name on goozex. if so i think you matched for harvest moon on the ds

I will have it out by friday. maybe sooner if i can get past a post office (good chance it might be thursday)

anyone know if you can use DC on the cheaper way to send to canada

hopefully it doesnt cost that much to ship to canada or is that hard. I remember a few years ago sending a game to Turkey and it was a pain in the ass filling out forms lol

[Mr Unoriginal]

hey magiic do you use the same name on goozex. if so i think you matched for harvest moon on the ds

I will have it out by friday. maybe sooner if i can get past a post office (good chance it might be thursday)

anyone know if you can use DC on the cheaper way to send to canada

hopefully it doesnt cost that much to ship to canada or is that hard. I remember a few years ago sending a game to Turkey and it was a pain in the ass filling out forms lol

I think you cannot use DC for Canada. The form is simple, you just put in the weight, which is usually 5 oz. and say it is a gift for someone. It's a little more than shipping something to the US, but really not a deal breaker.

[SpreadTheWord]

I'm confused.

I signed up a couple days ago and added 4 games to my library.
Two of those games came back with matches and I accepted them both.
I only have the one free trade credit in my account.

So, what will happen if I send out both games? Or do the trade credits only matter if I'm receiving the game?

Edt: After reading around it looks like the credits only count for incoming trades.

[magiic]

hey magiic do you use the same name on goozex. if so i think you matched for harvest moon on the ds

I will have it out by friday. maybe sooner if i can get past a post office (good chance it might be thursday)

anyone know if you can use DC on the cheaper way to send to canada

hopefully it doesnt cost that much to ship to canada or is that hard. I remember a few years ago sending a game to Turkey and it was a pain in the ass filling out forms lol

ya thats me, you won't be able to DC unfortunately. However shipping should be less $2 or $3 at the most, that's how much the sticker usually says it costs when I recieve them.

[encendido5]

Here's an interesting situation:

I requested the Megaman X Collection for the PS2 and got matched. I received the package yesterday and to my surprise, Wario Smooth Moves is inside. I'm thinking, wow! That's really nice of him to send me an 800 point game for 300 points :D

So I checked his feedback and of course, the other user left him a neutral saying he got a PS2 game instead of the Wario game he requested. I pm'ed him and let him know he mixed up the games.

Now what should be the next course of action? I don't want to pay to ship the game to the other guy and I also want to be sure I get my game back. Any suggestions? And if any of you are either the seller or the person expecting Wario, send me a PM.

[SpreadTheWord]

^ ouch that must suck for the sender and the other guy.

I was very careful when sending out my two games because I did not want to make that mistake.

[Shredso]

I signed up for Goozex because of the CAG contest and I see tey have 360 Live Arcade games for trade. I know some games had codes from the camera or whatever, but they have Castlevania and some other games I've never seen bundled. Any idea how this works?

[Rictor]

I mean if you agree to mail it on a certain date, you should do it otherwise not accept the date. I guess I am just really a man of my word. So leave a positive instead of neutral then. I will just leave a note maybe I guess. I was curious as it was the first game I got from someone.

Expect all your games to be shipped late. Out of the 100-200 games I've got from Goozex, 90-95% were shipped 3-14 days after the agreed date. Very few people ship on time...I almost always ship 3 days BEFORE the date I'm supposed to. Very few people on the site seem to have the courtesy to ship on time. At this point, I'm usually just happy to get the game at all. I think about 5% of my trades have been deadbeats over the last year, especially when it comes to rare games. For example, I've been matched for Ogre Battle on PS1 2 or 3 times at 1,000 points and it's never been sent to me. Just know that Goozex is very good about giving you your points back if the game doesn't arrive or it arrives damaged.

My only problem with the Goozex Guarantee at this point is that you don't get any refund when you request a complete game and receive a cart or disc-only game instead. I don't think they address the fact that a disc-only copy of a game that's worth $50 complete is probably only worth $20-30. For example, a complete copy of a most PSX RPGs in the $50 range are worth significantly less if they are disc-only. I don't think people deserve neutral feedback for lying about the completeness of their games...it should be a negative. And I should be able to go to their home and bitch slap them a few times.

[refusedchaos]

through promotions and tournaments

[slidecage]

Expect all your games to be shipped late. Out of the 100-200 games I've got from Goozex, 90-95% were shipped 3-14 days after the agreed date. Very few people ship on time...I almost always ship 3 days BEFORE the date I'm supposed to. Very few people on the site seem to have the courtesy to ship on time. At this point, I'm usually just happy to get the game at all. I think about 5% of my trades have been deadbeats over the last year, especially when it comes to rare games. For example, I've been matched for Ogre Battle on PS1 2 or 3 times at 1,000 points and it's never been sent to me. Just know that Goozex is very good about giving you your points back if the game doesn't arrive or it arrives damaged.

My only problem with the Goozex Guarantee at this point is that you don't get any refund when you request a complete game and receive a cart or disc-only game instead. I don't think they address the fact that a disc-only copy of a game that's worth $50 complete is probably only worth $20-30. For example, a complete copy of a most PSX RPGs in the $50 range are worth significantly less if they are disc-only. I don't think people deserve neutral feedback for lying about the completeness of their games...it should be a negative. And I should be able to go to their home and bitch slap them a few times.


of the 60 or 70 games i shipped out maybe 1 time i shipped after the 3 day window. I take the days as business days (so if the 3rd day is sunday i have till monday to ship)

I always try to ship on time cause all someone has to say is they never got it and then your #$#$#$ cause you shipped late.

harvest moon Ds went out today and was shocked when the counter person said it could take 7 to 21 days to get to canada ... Dude your just a few states away. Its not like im sending it to japan (it probally take 3 months then LOL)

[magiic]

lol wow I'll be impressed if it takes that long to get here. Most games take a week and a bit if that. However when shit does arrive late I am always good about getting the feedback corrected. What I love is the guy who went apeshit on me because I left him negative because he mailed late and it wasn't here on time, his game still isn't here. It's been like a month now. Maybe I should e-mail and ask him what the deal is.


EDIT: one thing I just thought of, goozex reeeeally needs a button that puts all games on hold

[SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy]

I really hate the feedback system. I got a game today. It took like 2 weeks to get here. I asked the guy in a pm if he sent it by the agreed upon date and he said yes. Well I look at the postage and he waited like 8 or 9 days to send it. I wish I could leave him a neutral or bad for that since he pretty much lied to me.

[magiic]

I really hate the feedback system. I got a game today. It took like 2 weeks to get here. I asked the guy in a pm if he sent it by the agreed upon date and he said yes. Well I look at the postage and he waited like 8 or 9 days to send it. I wish I could leave him a neutral or bad for that since he pretty much lied to me.

Some people are just plain old lazy. I have mailed only one game late and it was only late by a day. Everything I have mailed on time or early.

[macdude22]

I usually mail within my 3 day period. If I can't I always message the user letting them know what's going on. I live in the sticks and sometimes don't have packing materials or what not on hand, but I usually try to keep stocked up and ship in a reasonable time frame. If I can do it in podunkia Iowa, someone in any reasonable populated area aught to be able to ship on tymo.

[slidecage]

lol wow I'll be impressed if it takes that long to get here. Most games take a week and a bit if that. However when shit does arrive late I am always good about getting the feedback corrected. What I love is the guy who went apeshit on me because I left him negative because he mailed late and it wasn't here on time, his game still isn't here. It's been like a month now. Maybe I should e-mail and ask him what the deal is.


EDIT: one thing I just thought of, goozex reeeeally needs a button that puts all games on hold


i think they give those major long deadlines cause if something didnt get there is a week people would be coming in complaining saying

You said it be there in 7 days....

i think i shipped games to canada before (outside goozex) and it took little less then a week few years back

[magiic]

Just got my first neg today. More than likely someone just looking for a free game. Says the disk is unplayable because it has a big scratch around it (caused by the 360 drive ,it's a perfect circle, the disk came like that). I think the reciever was just looking for a free copy (it's a 1000 point game) because I played the game pretty extensively before I sent it off so I know it worked perfectly. I think Im probably done with goozex now because I mostly send out higher point games and I dont want to send out Super Paper Mario and have the reciever neg me and be out 950 points. Oh well, the site was a lot of fun, and is a very good idea. I just don't want to get burned.

[slidecage]

Just got my first neg today. More than likely someone just looking for a free game. Says the disk is unplayable because it has a big scratch around it (caused by the 360 drive ,it's a perfect circle, the disk came like that). I think the reciever was just looking for a free copy (it's a 1000 point game) because I played the game pretty extensively before I sent it off so I know it worked perfectly. I think Im probably done with goozex now because I mostly send out higher point games and I dont want to send out Super Paper Mario and have the reciever neg me and be out 950 points. Oh well, the site was a lot of fun, and is a very good idea. I just don't want to get burned.


that is one bad thing about trading games. I traded with a local game trader and years ago i traded Persona 1 for the psx. 2 weeks later the dude calls me up and says

YOU TRADED ME A GAME And its broken all to hell (had a crack from the inside middle all the way out to the outer edge) This game was in perfect shape when i traded it in BUT all they did was swap out their broken one and said i gave them a broken one. It was funny it took them 2 weeks to find out the disc was crack....

There is really no way to prove you didnt send or sell a broken disc and it just sucks.


at least your protected here and you do get your pts.

[magiic]

I messaged him offering to give him a new copy if he mails me the gimped one back.

[Troz1820]

Just had a trade match with a user named yababyman which I'm 100% positive is a scammer. Here's a copy of the PM yababyman (Not The Goozex Team, :lol:) sent to me only 15 minutes after the match:
Dear Troz1820
There has been a slight delay in youre video game (Dora the Explorer). Yababyman has confirmed with us that the mailing process of this game will take a while longer than expected due to post office delay. In order for you to recieve this video game, and Yababyman to get his Goozex points, we need you to please respond with positive feedback before you recieve the game as soon as possible, so that the transaction can go through easy and with no problems. We are very sorry for the inconvenience.

Sincerely
the Goozex Team
I've already sent a message off to Goozex about this but I just wanted to remind everyone here of this. I know I've read about this scam before from a few different users here.

[magiic]

Just had a trade match with a user named yababyman which I'm 100% positive is a scammer. Here's a copy of the PM yababyman (Not The Goozex Team, :lol:) sent to me only 15 minutes after the match:

I've already sent a message off to Goozex about this but I just wanted to remind everyone here of this. I know I've read about this scam before from a few different users here.

thats brutal, he needs to be shut down ASAP

[lurknomore]

Just had a trade match with a user named yababyman which I'm 100% positive is a scammer. Here's a copy of the PM yababyman (Not The Goozex Team, :lol:) sent to me only 15 minutes after the match:

I've already sent a message off to Goozex about this but I just wanted to remind everyone here of this. I know I've read about this scam before from a few different users here.

Please send an email to help at goozex dot com at your earliest convenience. This must be stopped immediately.

[iazybandit]

Does Goozex send an email when you are matched? I was matched for Super Paper Mario and never got an email. I only found out when I went to my account and noticed points were deducted. If not, it would be nice to have an email sent when you have been matched with a sender.

[Mr Unoriginal]

Does Goozex send an email when you are matched? I was matched for Super Paper Mario and never got an email. I only found out when I went to my account and noticed points were deducted. If not, it would be nice to have an email sent when you have been matched with a sender.

When you are matched the game is not coming to you yet. Matched means someone has your game and that person received an emailing asking if they wanted to send their game out to you. If they agree then you will get an email telling you the game is on the way.

[Mr Unoriginal]

Just got my first neg today. More than likely someone just looking for a free game. Says the disk is unplayable because it has a big scratch around it (caused by the 360 drive ,it's a perfect circle, the disk came like that). I think the reciever was just looking for a free copy (it's a 1000 point game) because I played the game pretty extensively before I sent it off so I know it worked perfectly. I think Im probably done with goozex now because I mostly send out higher point games and I dont want to send out Super Paper Mario and have the reciever neg me and be out 950 points. Oh well, the site was a lot of fun, and is a very good idea. I just don't want to get burned.

I'm pretty sure that you don't lose your points on Goozex if you are negged. You may if it happens often, I think.

[macdude22]

Keep a bottle of Wipe Out CD repair, I've had that bring back to life the deathlyest looking disks from the hands of children. While I tend to take great care of my disks I have no expectation of disk coming to be in that great of shape. This is Goozex, not collectablesX. Why is it when something great comes along some sleazeball has to come along and try and set up a scam?

[magiic]

I'm pretty sure that you don't lose your points on Goozex if you are negged. You may if it happens often, I think.
Under the new system if you get a negative your account is put on probabation and you only get your points if you recieve a positive again. I don't want to risk sending out Super Paper Mario and have it get lost or the reciever be a douche and lose my points.

EDIT: Im pretty sure the guy who negged me just wanted to use that scratch as the excuse for a free game. It's been 24 hours now and I offered him the option of sending me the broken one (shouldnt cost more than $2.50) and I will go out and get him another copy so I can get the positive and this guy still hasnt responded. I hate douchbaggery like this.

[simpsonps121]

I have shipped out late a couple of times. Mainly just because I forgot I was suppose to send out. But I always contact the other person and let them know. I also always track the packages.

Matthew

[Troz1820]

Please send an email to help at goozex dot com at your earliest convenience. This must be stopped immediately.
Already did last night. I've only gotten the automated response.

[iazybandit]

When you are matched the game is not coming to you yet. Matched means someone has your game and that person received an emailing asking if they wanted to send their game out to you. If they agree then you will get an email telling you the game is on the way.
I know it doesnt meant that its shipping out but waiting for acceptance from sender. But it would be nice to get an email to let you know that you got matched and that your points have been taken away even if its temporarily. At least this would inform users and they can check their account if they have enough points for other games.

[macdude22]

Under the new system if you get a negative your account is put on probabation and you only get your points if you recieve a positive again. I don't want to risk sending out Super Paper Mario and have it get lost or the reciever be a douche and lose my points.

EDIT: Im pretty sure the guy who negged me just wanted to use that scratch as the excuse for a free game. It's been 24 hours now and I offered him the option of sending me the broken one (shouldnt cost more than $2.50) and I will go out and get him another copy so I can get the positive and this guy still hasnt responded. I hate douchbaggery like this.

But I love the word douchbaggery. 8-)

[magiic]

But I love the word douchbaggery. 8-)

I love the word too lol thats why I opted to use :D

[vinhjdao]

I just heard of this site and was eager to try it out until I heard about people negging on games and then having trouble getting your game back from them. Does this happen often?

[magiic]

Under normal circumstances if you get a neg you keep the points any ways and they keep the game. But I would rather not have the negative against me so I am offering the other person another copy if he returns it (I imagine few people would do that). I think the guy is just looking for a free game, which I dont personally think happens often. I'd sign up and try the site anyways, I'm sure you'll love it. I would appreciate if you'd use my refferal :)

My Ref Link (http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/join.asp?idr=4445714388)

[slidecage]

Under the new system if you get a negative your account is put on probabation and you only get your points if you recieve a positive again. I don't want to risk sending out Super Paper Mario and have it get lost or the reciever be a douche and lose my points.

EDIT: Im pretty sure the guy who negged me just wanted to use that scratch as the excuse for a free game. It's been 24 hours now and I offered him the option of sending me the broken one (shouldnt cost more than $2.50) and I will go out and get him another copy so I can get the positive and this guy still hasnt responded. I hate douchbaggery like this.


if that is the case to all people (Thought that was only for new people)

After sending out these next 3 games

NBA psp
Custom robo DS
Poker PSP

I will delete everything off my trade list. With close to 14,000 pts i mostly dont have to trade stuff anymore at least for awhile LOL

[magiic]

if that is the case to all people (Thought that was only for new people)

After sending out these next 3 games

NBA psp
Custom robo DS
Poker PSP

I will delete everything off my trade list. With close to 14,000 pts i mostly dont have to trade stuff anymore at least for awhile LOL

I am 99% positive it applies to everyone now. If you get a neg you go on probabtion until you get a positive. And new users need one or two successful trades before they immediately get their points. Im sure Goozex can clear stuff up when he is around again. Havent seen him around here lately :(